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ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Relational "Dance" Between Mother and Moderately Preterm Infant at 6 and 9 Months of Correct Age: Possible Risk and Protective Factors.

Concetta Polizzi, Serena Iacono Isidoro, Maria Maddalena Di Pasqua, Valentina Fontana, Susanna Marotta, Giovanna Perricone, Margherita Spagnuolo Lobb

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Concetta PolizziDepartment of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement (SPPEFF), University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-7503-7882
Serena Iacono IsidoroInstitute for Biomedical Research and Innovation (IRIB), National Research Council of Italy (CNR), 98164 Messina, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-6181-8477
Maria Maddalena Di PasquaDepartment of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement (SPPEFF), University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy.
Valentina FontanaItalian Society of Pediatric Psychology (S.I.P.Ped.), 90121 Palermo, Italy.
Susanna MarottaItalian Society of Pediatric Psychology (S.I.P.Ped.), 90121 Palermo, Italy.
Giovanna PerriconeDepartment of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement (SPPEFF), University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy.
Margherita Spagnuolo LobbItalian Society of Pediatric Psychology (S.I.P.Ped.), 90121 Palermo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-3867-0563

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objectivesThis study explores the characteristics of the early mother-infant relationship in a sample of 30 mother-preterm infant dyads between 6 and 9 months, using a phenomenological observational tool called "Dance Steps". This tool examines the configuration and reciprocity of mother-infant interactions. The study also investigates how sociodemographic factors and maternal functioning variables, such as postnatal depression and perceived social support, may serve as risk or protective factors in the development of these interaction "Steps".

methodsObservations were conducted through video recordings of face-to-face caregiver-infant interactions during unstructured play sessions at neonatal follow-up visits. The data focused on identifying specific characteristics of reciprocity in the "dance steps".

resultsThe results reveal certain features of reciprocity are stable over time, demonstrating synchronicity and attunement in many of the "dance steps". Other "steps" evolve in response to the child's developing competence. Sociodemographic factors, particularly the mother's educational level and the infant's sex, significantly influence the "Dance". Postnatal depression negatively affected reciprocity in several steps, especially impacting the infant, whereas perceived social support had a lesser effect.

conclusionsThe findings emphasize the importance of supporting mothers of preterm infants to adjust their interactions in ways that promote the child's developmental competence. This support is essential for fostering physical and emotional closeness during critical developmental transitions.

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“dance steps” modelGestalt psychotherapymother–infant interactionobservational toolpreterm birthrelational synchronyrisk and protective factors

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