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Selected Works of Greg Moran
Presentation
Sibling Mother-Infant Attachment: Different Patterns of Interaction Lead to Similar Relationships
Psychology Presentations
  • Kathleen O’Connor, University of Western Ontario
  • Ya Xue, University of Western Ontario
  • Tara Morley, University of Western Ontario
  • Greg Moran, University of Western Ontario
  • David R. Pederson, University of Western Ontario
  • Sandi Bento, University of Western Ontario
  • Heidi N. Bailey, University of Guelph
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Document Type
Presentation
Publication Date
4-1-2009
Disciplines
Abstract

PURPOSE: To investigate the role of maternal sensitivity and interactive behavior in sibling attachment non-/concordance. RESULTS:1) Global measures of sensitivity suggest that mothers of concordant-secure and non-concordant infants demonstrate a similar degree of sensitivity towards each child. 2) Mothers with non-concordant infants interact more similarly with each child on domains of maternal sensitivity, compared to mothers whose infants are concordant.

CONCLUSION: The quality of the attachment relationship in families with non-concordant mother-infant relationships –in contrast to families with concordant dyads –does not appear to be systematically affected by maternal sensitivity as typically assessed. More detailed assessment of the interactions suggest that mothers with non-concordant relationships with their infants may be unable to adapt their behaviour to suit the unique needs of each child.

Notes
Presented at Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Denver, Colorado.
Citation Information
Kathleen O’Connor, Ya Xue, Tara Morley, Greg Moran, et al.. "Sibling Mother-Infant Attachment: Different Patterns of Interaction Lead to Similar Relationships" (2009)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/gregmoran/33/