Quality of early mother–child interaction associated with depressive psychopathology in the offspring: A prospective study from infancy to adulthood

摘要: Abstract Evidence from animal research has revealed that less maternal care results in disturbed emotionality the offspring. In present study, long-term impact of responsiveness and stimulation during early mother–child interaction on depressive psychopathology was examined until adulthood. Data are an epidemiological cohort study outcome risk factors assessed at birth. At age 3 months, mothers infants were videotaped a nursing playing situation. Maternal as well infant evaluated by trained raters. 19 years, 314 participants (145 males, 169 females) characterized measures depression through interview questionnaire. addition, anxiety available assessments childhood. Results indicated associated with higher offspring years. children stimulating showed more symptoms years displayed between ages 4.5 15 contrast, unrelated to children’s outcome. accordance findings research, provides first longitudinal evidence humans continuous influence behavior offspring’s psychological adjustment The suggest amount maternally initiated contact very developmental stage may be crucial for mental health, regardless child responsiveness.