Abstract
Neonates born to depressed (n = 44) versus non-depressed (n = 43) mothers were compared on individual items of the Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale (NBAS). The neonates of depressed mothers received lower scores on orienting to the live face/voice stimulus and on the alertness items, suggesting they were less attentive. They also scored less optimally on the cuddliness and hand-to-mouth activity items, suggesting they were more aroused. These data lend support to the model that infants of depressed mothers are more aroused and less attentive.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 594-598 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Infant Behavior and Development |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 2006 |
Keywords
- Arousal
- Attention
- Habituation
- Neonates of depressed mothers
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Developmental and Educational Psychology