title: Mother-infant synchrony.
abstract: Synchrony is an essential component of the interaction between a mother and her infant and is characterized by adaptive and reciprocal behaviors that promote a mutually rewarding interaction. It is an antecedent for the emergence of self-regulatory function in infants and influences current and future interactions. Understanding the dynamics of the mother-infant dyad and identifying synchronous patterns are important for promoting a healthy relationship. Approaches to measurement and challenges to model development are described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, Box 985912, Richmond, VA 23298, USA. breyna@vcu.edu
authors.forename: Barbara A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Reyna
authors.forename: Rita H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Pickler
mesh_terms: D002657:Child Development; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009034:Mother-Child Relations; D009769:Object Attachment; D010553:Personality Development; D011582:Psychological Theory; D012106:Research