The effect of different soothing interventions on infant crying and on parent–infant interaction
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11275871 |
|---|---|
| Authors | M Ruth Elliott (University of Alberta, corresponding author), Sandra M Reilly (University of Calgary), Jane Drummond (University of Alberta), Nicole Letourneau (0000-0002-3511-7757) |
| Year | 2002 |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 310-328 |
| Publication date | 2002-05-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Infant Mental Health Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0163-9641 • E-ISSN: 1097-0355 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/imhj.10018 |
| OpenAlex | W2096682357 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 26 |
Conducted in the home environment, this study examines the effects of three complementary soothing techniques on the duration of infant crying and on caregiver–infant interaction. In one group, the caregivers apply massage; in another, they provide supplemental carrying to their infants, and in the last, the caregivers both massage and provide supplemental carrying. Measurements, for the one control and three treatment groups took place prenatally (third trimester) and in the first 16 weeks postpartum for parental perception of infant temperament, parental sense of competence, parent–infant interaction, and the duration of infant crying. Whereas analyses indicate no statistically significant differences between groups in reducing infant crying, results approached significance ( p ≤ .06) in favor of the combined supplemental carrying/massage group. These results challenge accepted beliefs that tactile stimulation and/or supplemental carrying enhance parental sense of competence, positive parental perceptions, and interactions with infants. Practitioners can apply these conclusions when counselling parents on the advisability of selecting any one complementary soothing technique. ©2002 Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health
Alternative medicine · Crying · Developmental psychology · Infant crying · Infant mental health · Massage · Mental health · Perception · Personality · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Temperament · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development · Clinical Psychology · Infant Health and Development · Medicine · Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior · Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 5 |
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| Citations per year | 0,23 |
| Citation span | 2004 - 2023 (20) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 5 |