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MOTHER‐INFANT INTERACTION AND INFANT DEVELOPMENT AMONG THE WOLOF OF SENEGAL 1
Author(s) -
Lusk Diane,
Lewis Michael
Publication year - 1971
Publication title -
ets research bulletin series
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2333-8504
pISSN - 0424-6144
DOI - 10.1002/j.2333-8504.1971.tb00425.x
Subject(s) - infant development , observational study , developmental psychology , psychology , medicine , pathology
Caretaker‐infant interaction within the first year of life was studied in a group of ten Wolof infants. Using observational techniques as well as standard testing procedures, several results emerge: The pattern of caretaker‐infant interaction was more strongly related to age of infant than any other variable investigated. The often‐found result that African infants show precocious development within the first year was confirmed for the Wolof. No relationship between the interaction measures and tests of cognitive and motor skills was found.

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