Responsive parenting: Establishing early foundations for social, communication, and independent problem-solving skills.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston · The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Abstract
Mothers whose infants varied in early biological characteristics (born at term, n � 120; born at very low birth weight [VLBW], n � 144) were randomized to a target group (n � 133) or developmental feedback comparison group (n � 131) to determine whether learning responsive behaviors would facilitate infant development. The target condition included videotaped examples, problem-solving activities, and mothers’ critique of their own behaviors through video procedures across 10 home visits. All target versus comparison mothers showed greater increases across multiple responsiveness behaviors observed in 4 assessments conducted across 6–13 months of age; changes in emotionally supportive behaviors were strongest…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 18.53
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 75
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3Topics & keywords
- Psychology
- Developmental psychology
- Competence (human resources)
- Cognition
- Social competence
- Intervention (counseling)
- Child development
- Social emotional learning