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Parents' developmental perceptions and expectations for their high-risk infants.

B T Rogers1, L J Booth, L C Duffy

  • 1State University of New York, Buffalo.

Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics : JDBP
|April 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Parental perceptions of high-risk infant development show moderate agreement with professional assessments, particularly for normal development. However, significant mismatches occur, indicating parental concerns shouldn't solely guide developmental screening.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Neonatal Care

Background:

  • High-risk infants require careful monitoring for developmental trajectories.
  • Parental perceptions can influence or reflect infant well-being.
  • Understanding the alignment between parental expectations and infant outcomes is crucial for early intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the correlation between parental perceptions and professional assessments of developmental outcomes in high-risk infants.
  • To identify factors influencing discrepancies between parental and professional developmental evaluations.
  • To evaluate the utility of parental concerns in developmental screening for high-risk populations.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 209 high-risk infants and their parents participated.

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  • Parents provided developmental interpretations and expectations prior to standardized assessments.
  • Infant development was assessed by professionals for motor and language skills.

    • Main Results:

    • Moderate correlations (p < .05 to p < .01) were observed between parental and professional assessments, especially for normal infant development.
    • Discrepancies in developmental assessments were frequent across all domains.
    • Mismatches were not linked to gestational age, neonatal issues, socioeconomic status, or parental experience.

    Conclusions:

    • While parental insights into infant development hold value, they do not consistently align with professional evaluations.
    • Disagreements between parents and professionals are common and not explained by typical risk factors.
    • Parental concerns should be acknowledged but cannot replace formal developmental screening for high-risk infants.