RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN MATERNAL DEPRESSION AND INFANTS MASTERY BEHAVIORS

被引:31
作者
REDDING, RE
HARMON, RJ
MORGAN, GA
机构
[1] UNIV COLORADO,SCH MED,BOX C268,4200 E 9TH AVE,DENVER,CO 80262
[2] LEHIGH UNIV,BETHLEHEM,PA 18015
[3] COLORADO STATE UNIV,FT COLLINS,CO 80523
关键词
depression; mastery motivation; mothers; task competency; task persistence; task pleasure;
D O I
10.1016/0163-6383(90)90042-7
中图分类号
B844 [发展心理学(人类心理学)];
学科分类号
040202 ;
摘要
This study examined the relationship between maternal depression and infants' mastery behaviors in a nonclinical sample of 1- and 2-year-olds and their mothers. At both ages, maternal depression scores were inversely correlated with infants' task competency and persistence at challenging tasks. At 2 years, maternal depression was also inversely correlated with the infant's task pleasure. These findings suggest that there may be an effect of maternal depression upon young childrens' competence, affect, and preference for challenge. © 1990.
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页码:391 / 395
页数:5
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