Effects of Craniofacial Deformity in Infancy on the Quality of Mother-Infant Interactions.

Barden, R. Christopher; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ398174

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Publication Date: 1989

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Effects of Craniofacial Deformity in Infancy on the Quality of Mother-Infant Interactions.

Barden, R. Christopher; And Others

Child Development, v60 n4 p819-24 Aug 1989

Investigated the quality of 5 mothers' interactions with facially deformed infants aged 17 weeks. Results revealed that mothers of deformed infants rated their parental and life satisfaction more positively and behaved in a less nurturant manner than did mothers of normal infants. (RJC)

Descriptors: Emotional Response, Infants, Life Satisfaction, Mothers, Parent Child Relationship, Physical Attractiveness

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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