Infant and maternal factors associated with maternal perceptions of infant sleep problems

Loutzenhiser, Lynn; Ahlquist, Angela Dawn; Hoffman, John

doi:10.1080/02646838.2011.653961

Cited by 22 publications

(12 citation statements)

References 17 publications

(30 reference statements)

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Previous research suggests that maternal factors, including depressed mood and poor sleep quality, may bias reports of toddler sleep problems (e.g., Loutzenhiser, Ahlquist, & Hoffman, 2011; Meltzer & Mindell, 2007). However, our results are strengthened by the fact that we controlled for maternal depression and utilized observational measures of child temperament and teacher-reported emotional and behavioral problems.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Negative emotionality moderates associations among attachment, toddler sleep, and later problem behaviors.

Troxel¹,

Trentacosta²,

Forbes³

et al. 2013

Journal of Family Psychology

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Secure parent-child relationships are implicated in children’s self-regulation, including the ability to self-soothe at bedtime. Sleep, in turn, may serve as a pathway linking attachment security with subsequent emotional and behavioral problems in children. We used path analysis to examine the direct relationship between attachment security and maternal-reports of sleep problems during toddlerhood, and the degree to which sleep serves as a pathway linking attachment with subsequent teacher-reported emotional and behavioral problems. We also examined infant negative emotionality as a vulnerability factor that may potentiate attachment-sleep-adjustment outcomes. Data were drawn from 776 mother-infant dyads participating in the NICHD Study of Early Child Care (SECC). In the full sample, after statistically adjusting for mother and child characteristics, including child sleep and emotional and behavioral problems at 24 months, we did not find evidence for a statistically significant direct path between attachment security and sleep problems at 36 months; however, there was a direct relationship between sleep problems at 36 months and internalizing problems at 54 months. Path models that examined the moderating influence of infant negative emotionality demonstrated significant direct relationships between attachment security and toddler sleep problems, and sleep problems and subsequent emotional and behavioral problems, but only among children characterized by high negative emotionality at 6 months of age. In addition, among this subset, there was a significant indirect path between attachment and internalizing problems through sleep problems. These longitudinal findings implicate sleep as one critical pathway linking attachment security with adjustment difficulties, particularly among temperamentally vulnerable children.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Negative emotionality moderates associations among attachment, toddler sleep, and later problem behaviors.

Troxel¹,

Trentacosta²,

Forbes³

et al. 2013

Journal of Family Psychology

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…In our study, mothers with histories of sleep problems reported longer infant waking duration and were more likely to identify infant sleep problems. Earlier studies linked poor maternal sleep quality with infant sleep problems (Bayer et al, 2007;Loutzenhiser et al, 2011). We did not collect data on mothers' current sleep problems; however, historical problems may have persisted in this group.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Quality of Preterm Infants’ Night Sleep: and Online Community-Based Survey of Maternal Factors and Perceptions of Infants’ Nighttime Awakenings and Sleep Problems

Ali

Wendy²,

Fay³

et al. 2014

IJANS

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background: Between one-quarter and one-third of infants aged six months to five years have sleeping problems. Infants' night sleep patterns, in particular problematic night waking with crying, are a common concern for parents. Many factors can influence the development of infants’ night sleep patterns and sleep problems, including parental interaction. Objectives: To examine the associations between premature infants’ nighttime awakening, mothers’ reports of sleep problem severity, and maternal factors, including mothers’ styles of attachment and behaviors used to settle their infants to sleep. Method: The cross sectional survey study used a web-based questionnaire to collect data from a community-based sample of 105 mothers of singleton premature infants aged 5-6 months (corrected age) across a number of English speaking countries. The main outcome measures were mothers’ perceptions of infants’ nighttime awakenings (frequency and duration) and presence of infant sleep problems. Results: Of the 55% of mothers who reported that their infants had sleep problems, 17% described the problem as serious. The majority of infants woke 2.1 times per night for an average of 45.7 minutes per night. Mothers’ style of attachment and personal history of sleep problems predicted the duration of the infants’ nighttime awakening, whereas maternal active physical comforting predicted the frequency of nighttime awakenings. Conclusions: The findings can guide healthcare providers to screen mothers for an anxious style of attachment, perceptions of infant sleep problems, and use of active physical comforting strategies for bedtime settling when assessing premature infants’ sleep problems. Keywords: Maternal Attachment, Nighttime Awakenings, Premature Infant, Settling Strategies, Sleep Problem

show abstract

“…Nightwakings, although shown to be part of normal infant patterns, are often defined as problematic or even “disordered” (Blunden, Thompson, & Dawson, ; Loutzenhiser, Ahlquist, & Hoffman, ; Morgenthaler et al., ; Richman, ; St. James‐Roberts, ). Thus, much of the current research and best practice literature on infant sleep centers on the nature of nightwakings and how to reduce or eliminate them.…”

Section: Are Nightwakings a Problem?mentioning

confidence: 99%

Translating research-based knowledge about infant sleep into practice

Middlemiss

Yaure

Huey

2015

Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Purpose Review infant sleep research with a focus on understanding the elements related to infant safety and infant and maternal well‐being during nighttime care. Data sources This review summarizes current research and addresses the controversies and conflicting outcomes reported in infant nighttime care. This review addresses current literature on infant sleep patterns, as well as factors that influence infant sleep and are consequences of different care routines. Conversation points are provided to help nurse practitioners (NPs) address safety and practice concerns. Conclusions Shared information can help parents provide a safe and healthy environment for infants and help to facilitate communication ties between the healthcare providers and the families. Implications for practice NPs need to help parents understand infant sleep patterns norms, what is current knowledge about infant nightwakings and parental presence, as well as about approaches to altering infant sleep patterns. Integrating this knowledge with parent preferences that are influenced by cultural practices and individual differences is crucial in helping parents develop a strong sense of competence and comfort with their choices and behaviors.

show abstract

Infant and maternal factors associated with maternal perceptions of infant sleep problems

Cited by 22 publications

References 17 publications

Negative emotionality moderates associations among attachment, toddler sleep, and later problem behaviors.

Negative emotionality moderates associations among attachment, toddler sleep, and later problem behaviors.

Quality of Preterm Infants’ Night Sleep: and Online Community-Based Survey of Maternal Factors and Perceptions of Infants’ Nighttime Awakenings and Sleep Problems

Translating research-based knowledge about infant sleep into practice

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About