Father-infant interactions are enhanced by massage therapy

Christy Cullen; Tiffany Field; Angelica Escalona; Kristin Hartshorn

doi:10.1080/0300443001640104

Father-infant interactions are enhanced by massage therapy

Christy Cullen, Tiffany Field, Angelica Escalona, Kristin Hartshorn

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Abstract

Infants were given massages by their fathers for 15 minutes prior to their daily bedtime for one month. By the end of the study, the fathers who massaged their infants were more expressive and showed more enjoyment and more warmth during floor-play interactions with their infants.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	41-47
Number of pages	7
Journal	Early Child Development and Care
Volume	164
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/0300443001640104
State	Published - Dec 1 2000
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Father
Infants
Massage

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics
Developmental and Educational Psychology
Social Psychology

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Cullen, C., Field, T., Escalona, A., & Hartshorn, K. (2000). Father-infant interactions are enhanced by massage therapy. Early Child Development and Care, 164(1), 41-47. https://doi.org/10.1080/0300443001640104

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