Research article summary (published 29 Jun 2009):

Mother-infant synchrony.

Full Abstract

Synchrony is an essential component of the interaction between a mother and her infant and is characterized by adaptive and reciprocal behaviors that promote a mutually rewarding interaction. It is an antecedent for the emergence of self-regulatory function in infants and influences current and future interactions. Understanding the dynamics of the mother-infant dyad and identifying synchronous patterns are important for promoting a healthy relationship. Approaches to measurement and challenges to model development are described.

Author information

Author/s: Reyna, Barbara A (BA); Pickler, Rita H (RH);

Affiliation: Department of Nursing, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, Box 985912, Richmond, VA 23298, USA. breyna(-atsign-)vcu.edu

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal: Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNN / NAACOG (J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: -2009 Jul-Aug; vol 38 (issue 4) : pp 470-7

Dates: Created 2009/07/20; Completed 2009/10/13;

PMID: 19614883, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 10/13/2009, IMS Date: )

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Child Development Female Humans Infant Mother-Child Relations

Mother-Child Relations Object Attachment Personality Development Psychological Theory Research

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