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  • Title: Differences and similarities between father-infant interaction and mother-infant interaction.
    Author: Yago S, Hirose T, Okamitsu M, Okabayashi Y, Hiroi K, Nakagawa N, Omori T.
    Journal: J Med Dent Sci; 2014 Mar 19; 61(1):7-16. PubMed ID: 24658960.
    Abstract:
    The aim of this study was to compare father-infant interaction with mother-infant interaction, and explore differences and similarities between parents. Related factors for quality of father-infant interaction were also examined. Sixteen pairs of parents with infants aged 0 to 36 months were observed for play interaction between parents and their children. Results suggested no significant differences between parents, but children's interactions were significantly more contingent with fathers than mothers (p =.045). Significant correlations between parents were found in socialemotional growth fostering encouragement for children during interaction (ρ =.73, p =.001). Paternal depressive symptoms were significantly correlated to paternal sensitivity to child's cues (ρ =-.59, p =.017).
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