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Parent-Infant Attachment and Gross Motor Development During the First 2 Years of Life: A Systematic Review
Alicia Varas-Meis1,2, Itziar Alonso-Arbiol3, Miriam Gallarin3
1Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain.
Nursing & Health Sciences
|December 5, 2025
Summary
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.
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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