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Infant's triangular communication in "two for one" versus "two against one" family triangles: Case illustrations
1University of Lausanne.
Infant Mental Health Journal
|June 22, 2017
Summary
Infants
Area of Science:
- Developmental psychology
- Family studies
- Infant social interaction
Background:
- Early social competence in infants extends beyond dyadic interactions to triads.
- Infant communication develops within the family triangle involving mother and father.
- Parental interactions significantly shape infant triangular communication.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how parental support or undermining influences infant triangular communication.
- To understand the role of alliances and coalitions in family communication dynamics.
- To trace the origins of these processes back to the prenatal coparenting alliance.
Main Methods:
- Observational studies of infant-parent interactions.
- Analysis of communication patterns in dyadic and triadic settings.
- Longitudinal tracking from pregnancy to toddlerhood.
Main Results:
- "Two for one" alliances facilitate triangular communication.
- "Two against one" coalitions are used to regulate parental conflict.
- These dynamics are observable in toddlerhood and linked to prenatal coparenting.
Conclusions:
- The coparenting alliance is foundational for infant triangular communication.
- Parental support and conflict-resolution strategies directly impact early family interaction.
- Understanding these early dynamics is crucial for healthy child development.
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