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Infant behavior and the transition to parenthood.

F B Roberts

    Nursing Research
    |July 1, 1983
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    Infant behavior significantly impacts the transition to parenthood. High obligatory infant behaviors correlate with more challenging transitions and altered parental perceptions of their baby.

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    Area of Science:

    • Developmental Psychology
    • Family Studies
    • Perinatal Research

    Background:

    • The transition to parenthood is a critical developmental period.
    • Infant behavior is a key factor influencing parental adjustment.
    • Understanding these dynamics is crucial for supporting new families.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine how infant behavior affects the transition to parenthood.
    • To investigate the relationship between obligatory infant behaviors and parental perceptions.
    • To explore the roles of normative change, role competence, and self-esteem.

    Main Methods:

    • Longitudinal study design.
    • Data collected during the third trimester of pregnancy and one month postpartum.
    • Quantitative analysis of parental perceptions and infant behavior.

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    Main Results:

    • Obligatory infant behavior significantly influences the ease of transition to parenthood.
    • Infant behavior impacts both mothers' and fathers' perceptions of their infant.
    • Mothers reported higher role competence, while fathers experienced less normative change.

    Conclusions:

    • Infant behavior is a significant determinant of parental adjustment.
    • The transition to parenthood is experienced differently by mothers and fathers.
    • Interventions may benefit from considering infant behavioral demands.