Enhancing Maternal Sensitivity and Emotional Wellbeing Through a Preventative Parent–Child Relationship Intervention in a Community Setting
The aim of this applied study was to explore the outcomes of a parent–child relationship intervention for enhancing maternal sensitivity to the infant’s needs and increasing maternal emotional wellbeing in the parenting situation. Whilst there is extensive support established for interventions with...
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| author | King, Karen Priddis, L. Kane, Robert |
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| description | The aim of this applied study was to explore the outcomes of a parent–child relationship intervention for enhancing maternal sensitivity to the infant’s needs and increasing maternal emotional wellbeing in the parenting situation. Whilst there is extensive support established for interventions with high-risk and at-risk populations, there is limited evidence from programs that target low risk parents who on presentation are often identified to have symptoms of depression, anxiety, or stress. A mixed methods research design was utilised to present quantitative and qualitative outcomes at pre- and post-intervention from 14 participants in the Tuned In Parenting program at a community health organisation. Self-report measures were summarised to provide a descriptive profile of participants. Recorded mother–child semi-structured play interactions were analysed using a behaviour rating scale. Transcripts of audio recordings from semi-structured interviews were analysed using a thematic and content approach. Participants demonstrated enhanced maternal sensitive responsiveness and a reduction in symptoms of maternal depression following program completion. The preventative relationship based intervention holds considerable promise in improving maternal wellbeing and transforming relationships between mothers and their children. |
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| spelling | curtin-20.500.11937-345072017-09-13T15:14:33Z Enhancing Maternal Sensitivity and Emotional Wellbeing Through a Preventative Parent–Child Relationship Intervention in a Community Setting King, Karen Priddis, L. Kane, Robert Parental sensitivity – Mother–infant relationship – Attachment-based – Maternal depression – Family – Child The aim of this applied study was to explore the outcomes of a parent–child relationship intervention for enhancing maternal sensitivity to the infant’s needs and increasing maternal emotional wellbeing in the parenting situation. Whilst there is extensive support established for interventions with high-risk and at-risk populations, there is limited evidence from programs that target low risk parents who on presentation are often identified to have symptoms of depression, anxiety, or stress. A mixed methods research design was utilised to present quantitative and qualitative outcomes at pre- and post-intervention from 14 participants in the Tuned In Parenting program at a community health organisation. Self-report measures were summarised to provide a descriptive profile of participants. Recorded mother–child semi-structured play interactions were analysed using a behaviour rating scale. Transcripts of audio recordings from semi-structured interviews were analysed using a thematic and content approach. Participants demonstrated enhanced maternal sensitive responsiveness and a reduction in symptoms of maternal depression following program completion. The preventative relationship based intervention holds considerable promise in improving maternal wellbeing and transforming relationships between mothers and their children. 2014 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/34507 10.1007/s10826-014-9962-z Springer restricted |
| spellingShingle | Parental sensitivity – Mother–infant relationship – Attachment-based – Maternal depression – Family – Child King, Karen Priddis, L. Kane, Robert Enhancing Maternal Sensitivity and Emotional Wellbeing Through a Preventative Parent–Child Relationship Intervention in a Community Setting |
| title | Enhancing Maternal Sensitivity and Emotional Wellbeing Through a Preventative Parent–Child Relationship Intervention in a Community Setting |
| title_full | Enhancing Maternal Sensitivity and Emotional Wellbeing Through a Preventative Parent–Child Relationship Intervention in a Community Setting |
| title_fullStr | Enhancing Maternal Sensitivity and Emotional Wellbeing Through a Preventative Parent–Child Relationship Intervention in a Community Setting |
| title_full_unstemmed | Enhancing Maternal Sensitivity and Emotional Wellbeing Through a Preventative Parent–Child Relationship Intervention in a Community Setting |
| title_short | Enhancing Maternal Sensitivity and Emotional Wellbeing Through a Preventative Parent–Child Relationship Intervention in a Community Setting |
| title_sort | enhancing maternal sensitivity and emotional wellbeing through a preventative parent–child relationship intervention in a community setting |
| topic | Parental sensitivity – Mother–infant relationship – Attachment-based – Maternal depression – Family – Child |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/34507 |