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Ayten Bilgin1,2, Dieter Wolke2,3
1School of Psychology, University of Kent, Canterbury, UK.
Summary
Letting infants occasionally "cry it out" during the first six months is not linked to negative behavioral development or attachment issues at 18 months. This suggests parents may use this method to encourage infant self-regulation.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Infant Care Practices
- Attachment Theory
Background:
- Parenting practices regarding infant crying are debated.
- Previous theories suggested negative impacts of letting infants cry.
- Attachment theory and learning theory offered contrasting viewpoints.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between "leaving to cry it out" practices and infant outcomes.
- To examine effects on mother-infant attachment and behavioral development.
- To provide empirical evidence on infant crying management.
Main Methods:
- An observational study was conducted.
- Data collected on parental responses to infant crying.
- Mother-infant attachment and behavioral development assessed at 18 months.
Main Results:
- Occasional or frequent "leaving to cry it out" in the first 6 months showed no adverse effects on attachment at 18 months.
- Increased use of this practice with infant age may correlate with maternal efforts to foster self-regulation.
- Findings did not support definitive pronouncements based on attachment or learning theory.
Conclusions:
- There is limited evidence to support strong recommendations for or against "leaving to cry it out" in early infancy.
- Parental responses to infant crying may be nuanced, potentially aiding self-regulation.
- Further research is needed to fully understand the long-term implications of different crying management strategies.
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