The Uniqueness of Father-Infant Triadic Interactions: Contributions from Parent and Infant Characteristics
Meredith J. Spiers
Dr. Sherri A. Palmer, Faculty Mentor

This study explores factors involved in changes in father-infant interactions across dyadic to triadic family interactions. Results indicated that decreases in father-infant interaction quality were predicted by fathers' noninvolvement and infants' temperamental difficulty. Findings suggest that triadic interactions provide a unique context for observing the quality of the father-infant relationship.

Keywords: Father-infant, Dyad, Triad, Interaction, Family, Social context

Topic(s):Psychology

Presentation Type: Poster

Session: 800-5
Location: Georgian Room - SUB
Time: 3:30

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