Parent-Infant Attachment and Gross Motor Development During the First 2 Years of Life: A Systematic Review
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Secure parent-infant attachment positively influences infant gross motor development. Early positive interactions are key for healthy physical milestones in the first two years of life.
Area Of Science
- Child Development
- Developmental Psychology
- Motor Development
Background
- The parent-infant attachment system is fundamental for various aspects of child development.
- Understanding the link between early attachment and motor skill acquisition is crucial for developmental research.
Purpose Of The Study
- To systematically review and synthesize existing research on the association between parent-infant attachment and gross motor development in the first two years of life.
Main Methods
- A systematic review adhering to PRISMA standards was conducted.
- Searches were performed across PubMed, Web of Science, APA PsycINFO, and PSICODOC databases.
- Ten peer-reviewed observational studies meeting specific quality criteria (Newcastle-Ottawa Scale ≥5) were included.
Main Results
- Positive early parent-infant interactions and secure attachment correlate with enhanced infant gross motor development.
- The review examined associations between attachment, parental roles, co-parenting dynamics, and the impact of stress on motor development.
Conclusions
- Secure parent-infant attachment is linked to improved gross motor skills in early childhood.
- Future research should focus on larger sample sizes and more detailed motor assessments to further elucidate this relationship.
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