Mental representations from an intergenerational cognitive science perspective

Fonagy, Peter

doi:10.1002/1097-0355(199421)15:1<57::aid-imhj2280150108>3.0.co;2-0

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“…Empirical studies have found support for the stability of attachment patterns intergenerationally (e.g., Benoit and Parker, 1994;Fonagy et al, 1991a;Main and Hesse, 1990). High concordance rates have been found between attachment security in children (using the Strange Situation) and their parents (using the AAI), suggesting intergenerational transmission of attachment patterns (Fonagy, 1994). These findings substantiate the way in which an adult's state of mind in relation to their emotional experience during childhood links to their own parenting practices, thus maintaining attachment patterns (Rosenstein and Horowitz, 1996).…”

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Attachment theory in adolescence and its relevance to developmental psychopathology

Brown

Wright

2001

Clin Psychology and Psychoth

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The relationship between the quality of early attachment and later psychological adaptation is frequently emphasized. To date, the significance of attachment during infancy and adulthood has been a central focus in the literature, with remarkably little attention being given to adolescence. The aim of this selective review is to introduce and critically consider the key concepts of attachment theory, and to then discuss the relevance of attachment to the period of adolescence. More specifically, an emphasis will be placed upon the importance of early attachment experiences in the development of adolescent psychopathology. Theoretical explanations for this relationship are considered alongside implications for clinical practice and research.

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Attachment theory in adolescence and its relevance to developmental psychopathology

Brown

Wright

2001

Clin Psychology and Psychoth

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“…The attunement of this working model is expressed in a mother’s attempts to understand this experience and its meaning through reflection on infant wants and preferences at the moment and what she might do to be supportive of needs. A mother with an attuned working model keeps in mind the infant’s needs for her support of nutrient intake, anticipates the infant’s developmental advance and what she might do to promote it, and constructs expectations and intentions for a relationship with her infant (Fonagy 1994, 1998, Fonagy et al . 1995).…”

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The relationship of a mother’s working model of feeding to her feeding behaviour

Pridham

Schroeder

Brown

et al. 2001

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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Nurses' efforts to enhance the attunement of a mother's working model of feeding may help mothers feed with greater positive affect and behaviour. Further study of how the attunement of a mother's feeding expectations and intentions are related to her symptoms of depression and with what she makes of the infant's growth and well-being is needed. The theoretical model needs testing with infants from the entire premature population.

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“…The seminal article on "ghosts in the nursery" by Fraiberg, Adelson, and Shapiro (1975) opened the way to the study of aspects of maternal experience that can be intergenerationally transmitted (Bretherton, 1990;Fonagy, 1994;Lebovici, 1988;Sherman, 1990). Research suggests that the attitude toward the fetus may be predictive of the baby's physical and mental health (L.J.…”

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Motherhood constellation and representational change in pregnancy

Innamorati

Sarracino

Dazzi

2010

Infant Mental Health Journal

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The main aim of this study was to explore the prevalence and development of the motherhood constellation in pregnant women. The participants of the study were 162 pregnant women who were divided into three subgroups according to their gestation period (<6 months, 6-7 months, >7 months). The women were assessed using the Breakfast Interview, a microanalytic method devised by D.N. Stern (1995, 2004a). Two judges coded the transcripts of the interviews for the presence of the motherhood constellation themes using three-level rating scales. Results showed that the Life/Growth theme was the most frequent theme during pregnancy, and supported the hypothesis of a "peak" of the motherhood constellation themes around Month 6 to Month 7.

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Mental representations from an intergenerational cognitive science perspective

Cited by 44 publications

References 40 publications

Attachment theory in adolescence and its relevance to developmental psychopathology

Attachment theory in adolescence and its relevance to developmental psychopathology

The relationship of a mother’s working model of feeding to her feeding behaviour

Motherhood constellation and representational change in pregnancy

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