Examining Family Process among Infants and Toddlers and Implications for Maternal-Child Intervention
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| Title: | Examining Family Process among Infants and Toddlers and Implications for Maternal-Child Intervention |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | LaForett, Doré R. (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of Early Intervention. Sep 2023 45(3):306-323. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 18 |
| Publication Date: | 2023 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) (NIH), Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) (DHHS/NIH) |
| Contract Number: | UL1TROOOO83 KL2TR000084 TL1TR000085 T32NR016920 T32NR007091 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Infants, Toddlers, Mothers, Parent Child Relationship, Depression (Psychology), Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Self Efficacy, Early Intervention, Behavior Problems, Social Emotional Learning, Identification, Stress Variables, Financial Needs, Rating Scales, Debt (Financial), Housing, Food, Expenditures, Disabilities, Measures (Individuals), Child Rearing, Educational Legislation, Students with Disabilities, Equal Education, Federal Legislation |
| Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: | Individuals with Disabilities Education Act |
| Assessment and Survey Identifiers: | Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, Parenting Stress Index |
| DOI: | 10.1177/10538151221131515 |
| ISSN: | 1053-8151 2154-3992 |
| Abstract: | This article examined the associations between family processes and children's development among mothers and their children participating in early intervention (EI) services. Data from mothers and their infants and toddlers (n = 100) participating in EI were analyzed using regression methods to test the predictive power of maternal depressive symptoms, self-efficacy, and quality of mother-child interactions on children's behavior problems and social and emotional competence. Mother-child interactions were the most robust predictor of child behavior problems and competence. The presence of clinically elevated maternal depressive symptoms was high (30%) and associated with more child behavior problems. Stronger endorsement of self-efficacy also was related to higher levels of child social and emotional competence. We discuss our findings related to opportunities and challenges to support mothers experiencing depressive symptoms. EI services that strive toward an integrated approach could identify mothers with depressive symptoms and play an increased role in directly addressing their needs. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2023 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1387602 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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