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H L Johnson1, T S Rosen

  • 1Department of Elementary & Early Childhood Education, Queens College, City University of New York.

The American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
|April 1, 1990
PubMed
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Maternal drug abuse negatively impacts infant temperament ratings. Infant temperament was positively linked to maternal responsiveness in at-risk populations, suggesting intervention targets.

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Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Maternal Health
  • Substance Abuse Research

Background:

  • Infant temperament is crucial for early development and parent-child interactions.
  • Maternal substance abuse presents significant risks to infant well-being and development.
  • Understanding the interplay between maternal drug use, infant temperament, and maternal responsiveness is vital for at-risk families.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the associations between maternal drug abuse, infant temperament, and maternal responsiveness.
  • To investigate these relationships within a population characterized by multiple risk factors.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized maternal and observer ratings to assess infant temperament.
  • Employed observer ratings to evaluate maternal responsiveness.

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  • Collected data on maternal drug abuse habits.

    • Main Results:

    • A negative correlation was observed between the intensity of maternal drug abuse and maternal ratings of infant temperament.
    • Infant temperament ratings showed a positive association with maternal responsiveness.

    Conclusions:

    • Maternal drug abuse may negatively influence how mothers perceive their infant's temperament.
    • Enhanced maternal responsiveness may be linked to more positive infant temperament, even in high-risk contexts.
    • Findings highlight potential targets for interventions aimed at supporting mothers with substance abuse issues and their infants.