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. 1999 Oct;18(7):33-9.
doi: 10.1891/0730-0832.18.7.33.

Development of father-infant attachment in fathers of preterm infants

J R Sullivan  1
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Development of father-infant attachment in fathers of preterm infants

J R Sullivan. Neonatal Netw. 1999 Oct.

Abstract

Purpose: To investigate the development of feelings of attachment between fathers and their preterm infants and to identify factors that help or hinder this process.

Design: A longitudinal descriptive design was used to obtain fathers' perceptions of their infants, feelings for their infants, and other related factors.

Sample: A convenience sample of 27 fathers of preterm infants was recruited.

Main outcome variable: The main outcome variable was the time at which fathers first held their infants.

Results: The earlier fathers held their babies, the sooner they reported feelings of warmth and love for them.

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