Infant–Father Attachment in Infants Born Preterm - A Brief Report

Author:

Kissgen Ruediger1,Franke Sebastian1,Jorjadze Nino1,Roth Bernhard2,Kribs Angela2

Affiliation:

1. Department of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Siegen, Siegen, Germany

2. Department of Neonatology, University of Cologne Children’s Hospital, Cologne, Germany

Abstract

This study examines the infant–father attachment in infants born preterm (< 1500 g at birth and/or < 37 weeks gestation) in comparison to full-term infants. The infant–father attachment was assessed using the Strange Situation Procedure at a (corrected) age of 15 months. We found at least half of preterm and full-term infants (50.0% and 56.5% respectively) securely attached to their fathers, and no significant overall difference was observed concerning the distribution of attachment quality comparing the two groups. In light of the fact that preterm infants tend to have numerous neurodevelopmental problems, it is encouraging that significant differences were not found in the distribution of the attachment quality among the groups. Therefore, from the perspective of attachment research, it would be highly beneficial to include fathers in the care of their preterm infants.

Publisher

IOS Press

Subject

Life-span and Life-course Studies,Developmental Neuroscience,Developmental and Educational Psychology,Aging,Social Psychology

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