Father-to-Newborn Attachment Behavior in Relation to Prenatal Classes and Presence at Delivery.

Miller, Brent C.; Bowen, Sheila L.

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Publication Date: 1982-Jan

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Father-to-Newborn Attachment Behavior in Relation to Prenatal Classes and Presence at Delivery.

Miller, Brent C.; Bowen, Sheila L.

Family Relations, v31 n1 p71-78 Jan 1982

Observed father's behaviors toward newborns. Found fathers who had been present during delivery exhibited more distal attachment-type behaviors. Proximal father behavior (touching) did not differ according to father presence at delivery. Attendance at prenatal classes was not related to either father behaviors observed. (Author)

Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Attachment Behavior, Behavior Patterns, Birth, Emotional Response, Fathers, Neonates, Parent Child Relationship, Parent Education, Predictor Variables

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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