scholarly journals Maternal sensitivity and infant stress system coordination and flexibility

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brittany Jamieson
Keyword(s):  
Acute Stress ◽  
Community Sample ◽  
Maternal Sensitivity ◽  
Stress Physiology ◽  
Additional Stress ◽  
Stress System ◽  
Separation Procedure ◽  
System Method ◽  
The Relationship

Previous research has assessed the relationship between maternal sensitivity and infant hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical [HPA] axis function, yet neglected additional stress systems. Using a multi-system method (HPA measured via cortisol and sympathetic nervous system via salivary alpha-amylase; sAA), we assessed the relationship between maternal sensitivity and infant stress system coordination and flexibility in response to acute stress. A community sample of 125 mother-infant dyads participated in a toy frustration (age 15 months) and separation procedure (age 16 months). Maternal sensitivity was measured via naturalistic observation. Multilevel-modeling analyses found that maternal sensitivity moderates the relationship between infant sAA and cortisol basal activity and reactivity, such that systems were coordinated at higher, but not lower, levels of sensitivity. SAA output was greater in response to separation compared to frustration, though sensitivity did not moderate this variability. Findings suggest that the quality of early caregiving relationships is important for the development of coordinated stress physiology.

scholarly journals Maternal sensitivity and infant stress system coordination and flexibility

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brittany Jamieson
Keyword(s):  
Acute Stress ◽  
Community Sample ◽  
Maternal Sensitivity ◽  
Stress Physiology ◽  
Additional Stress ◽  
Stress System ◽  
Separation Procedure ◽  
System Method ◽  
The Relationship

Previous research has assessed the relationship between maternal sensitivity and infant hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical [HPA] axis function, yet neglected additional stress systems. Using a multi-system method (HPA measured via cortisol and sympathetic nervous system via salivary alpha-amylase; sAA), we assessed the relationship between maternal sensitivity and infant stress system coordination and flexibility in response to acute stress. A community sample of 125 mother-infant dyads participated in a toy frustration (age 15 months) and separation procedure (age 16 months). Maternal sensitivity was measured via naturalistic observation. Multilevel-modeling analyses found that maternal sensitivity moderates the relationship between infant sAA and cortisol basal activity and reactivity, such that systems were coordinated at higher, but not lower, levels of sensitivity. SAA output was greater in response to separation compared to frustration, though sensitivity did not moderate this variability. Findings suggest that the quality of early caregiving relationships is important for the development of coordinated stress physiology.

scholarly journals Antiepileptic Drugs, Polypharmacy, and Quality of Life in People Living with Epilepsy Managed in General Practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 06 (01) ◽  
pp. 24-29
Author(s):  
Samuel Moran ◽  
Chris Peterson ◽  
Irene Blackberry ◽  
Mark Cook ◽  
Christine Walker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
General Practice ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Antiepileptic Drugs ◽  
Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme ◽  
Community Sample ◽  
Risks And Benefits ◽  
Medicare Benefit ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Objective Recently, instances of general practitioners (GPs) prescribing antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) have increased. We aimed to investigate the use of AEDs in a community sample of people with epilepsy and the effect on quality of life (QoL). Methods Responses from the Australian Epilepsy Longitudinal Study (AELS), Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme (PBS), and Medicare Benefit Scheme (MBS) data were used. Linear regression was used to investigate the relationship between the numbers of AEDs and QoL. Results Fifty people with epilepsy were prescribed an average of two AEDs. The most common were lamotrigine, sodium valproate, and levetiracetam. Eighty-two percent were prescribed medications from two or more categories of medications. A lower QoL at wave 2 of the AELS was significantly associated with a higher number of AEDs. Conclusion Given the high number of people with epilepsy being cared for in general practice, GPs must understand the risks and benefits of epilepsy monotherapy, polytherapy, and polypharmacy.

scholarly journals Video-feedback intervention in mother-baby dyads with depressive symptomatology and relationship difficulties

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcia Olhaberry ◽  
Marìa José Leòn ◽  
Magdalena Seguel ◽  
Constanza Mena
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptomatology ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Maternal Sensitivity ◽  
Video Feedback ◽  
Early Interventions ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Effective Technique ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Relationship

Post-partum depression (PPD) is one of the most common complications associated to maternal suffering, negative effects for the baby, and difficulties in the relationship. Video-feedback is a particularly effective technique used in dyadic early interventions. A brief intervention for mother-infant dyads with maternal depressive symptomatology was implemented using this technique, and was assessed in a longitudinal, quasi-experimental and quantitative study. 61 mother-baby dyads participated, with ages ranged from 18 to 41 years in mothers, and 8,4 to 18,8 months in their babies. The results show an improvement in the quality of the interaction, with a significant increase of maternal sensitivity, and a significant decrease in control. A significant reduction of depressive symptomatology was not found, although the frequency of major depression episodes and bonding risk decreased.

scholarly journals Attachment Representations and Maternal Sensitivity in Low Socioeconomic Status Mothers

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Bárrig-Jó ◽  
Magaly Nóblega ◽  
Juan Nuñez Del Prado ◽  
Gabriela Conde ◽  
Olga A. Carbonell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Maternal Sensitivity ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Attachment Representations ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Attachment Figure ◽  
Injury Event ◽  
Specific Association ◽  
The Relationship

<p><em>According to attachment theory, mental representations are defined as dynamic cognitive guides that organize both perceptual and behavioral aspects of the self, attachment figure, and relationships with others. Based on this assumption, several studies had reported a relationship between attachment representations and the quality of care provided by mothers to their infants. This study explored on the relationship between maternal attachment representations, assessed by a narrative script task, and the quality of maternal care observed at home. Participants were 32 mothers between 19 and 44 years of age (M</em><em> </em><em>=</em><em> </em><em>29.6, SD</em><em> </em><em>=</em><em> </em><em>6.28) and their children between 8 and 10 months (M</em><em> </em><em>=</em><em> </em><em>8.91, SD</em><em> </em><em>=</em><em> </em><em>0.96). The results did not show a significant relationship between global scores of participants’ observed care (i.e.</em><em>,</em><em> maternal sensitivity) and their attachment representations. However, a specific association was found between two dimensions of sensitivity (acceptance and active/animated interactions) and the narrative script that refers to a child</em><strong>’</strong><em>s physical injury event. Additionally, mothers who reported early separation experiences with their children showed a significant association between sensitivity and attachment representations on mother-child scripts. Moreover, these mothers showed lower scores on global sensitivity and on specific behavioral care dimensions, such as sensitive response and acceptance to child’s signals, than those of mothers that did not report separations early in their children’ lives.</em><em><em></em></em></p>

Jealousy: A Community Study

1994 ◽  
Vol 164 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul E. Mullen ◽  
J. Martin
Keyword(s):  
Psychiatric Symptoms ◽  
Community Sample ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Community Study ◽  
Clear Correlation ◽  
Sexual Jealousy ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Romantic Attachments ◽  
The Relationship

This study represents the first attempt to study sexual jealousy in a random community sample. Jealousy was reported by all subjects. Men, when jealous, were particularly concerned about the potential loss of the partner, whereas women were more concerned with the effects of infidelity on the quality of the relationship. Behaviours such as searching the partner's belongings or inspecting their clothes for signs of sexual activity correlated with unusually intense jealousy. Men tended to cope with jealousy by using denial and avoidance, whereas women were more likely to express their distress and to try to make themselves more attractive to their erring partner. Greater jealousy concerns were expressed by young men who had either married early or were now living without a partner. Heavy drinkers and those reporting more psychiatric symptoms were also more prone to jealousy. A clear correlation emerged between lowered self-esteem and increased jealousy, which was particularly marked in women, for whom robust self-esteem was virtually incompatible with high jealousy concerns. The study supported the prosaic notion that those who are satisfied with their romantic attachments are less prone to jealous suspicions. This study offers a starting point for the clinician seeking information about the experience of jealousy in the community.

The Relationship Between Interoception and Metacognition

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith Meessen ◽  
Verena Mainz ◽  
Siegfried Gauggel ◽  
Eftychia Volz-Sidiropoulou ◽  
Stefan Sütterlin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Memory Performance ◽  
Memory Task ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Metacognitive Awareness ◽  
Interoceptive Awareness ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Heartbeat Perception ◽  
Interoceptive Accuracy ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract. Recently, Garfinkel and Critchley (2013) proposed to distinguish between three facets of interoception: interoceptive sensibility, interoceptive accuracy, and interoceptive awareness. This pilot study investigated how these facets interrelate to each other and whether interoceptive awareness is related to the metacognitive awareness of memory performance. A sample of 24 healthy students completed a heartbeat perception task (HPT) and a memory task. Judgments of confidence were requested for each task. Participants filled in questionnaires assessing interoceptive sensibility, depression, anxiety, and socio-demographic characteristics. The three facets of interoception were found to be uncorrelated and interoceptive awareness was not related to metacognitive awareness of memory performance. Whereas memory performance was significantly related to metamemory awareness, interoceptive accuracy (HPT) and interoceptive awareness were not correlated. Results suggest that future research on interoception should assess all facets of interoception in order to capture the multifaceted quality of the construct.

The relationship between optimism, personal control and quality of life of patients with COPD

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Arnold ◽  
A. V. Ranchor ◽  
N. H. T. ten Hacken ◽  
G. H. Koeter ◽  
V. Otten ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Personal Control ◽  
The Relationship
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