The Hmong in America: Infant behavior and rearing practices
Author(s):
Muret-wagstaff, Sharon; Moore, Shirley G.
Editor(s):
Nugent, J. Kevin; Lester, Barry M.; Brazelton, T. Berry
Format:
Book section
Publisher:
Ablex Publishing, Westport, CT, 1989.
Language:
English
Abstract:
the specific aim of the present investigation was to extend the data pertaining to behavioral similarities and differences between Oriental and Caucasian newborns, both by sampling behavior over time and by collecting concurrent medical and environmental information newborns of newly immigrated Hmong women were compared with an American Caucasian sample / medical data were collected / infants were tested five times (on days 1 and 3 in the hospital and day 7, 14, and 28 at home) with the Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale / mothers were interviewed / aspects of maternal caretaking were observed at home comparison of infant behavior and rearing practices / maternal sensitivity / Orientation and Irritability cluster scores / cultural context (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: chapter)