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Cavero B, Martínez-Castilla P, Campos R. Let's make music as we normally do: A systematic review of how early natural musical interactions between infant and caregiver have been studied in research. Infant Behav Dev 2024; 75:101928. [PMID: 38422780 DOI: 10.1016/j.infbeh.2024.101928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 12/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Musical interactions between babies and their primary caregivers are very frequent during the early years of life and their impact on dyadic interaction and infants' development has garnered significant attention in recent literature. However, the difficulties that natural observations entail have meant that research often carries out methodological manipulations that have a significant impact on the phenomenon studied. In order to clarify how to investigate best natural musical interactions and the information that these can provide, we have carried out a systematic review to analyze the proposed scenarios and the variables analyzed in the studies published on such interactions between main caregivers and babies under three years old. We have screened 971 articles and yielded 27. We have found a higher prevalence in the literature of studies on singing interactions, between mothers and babies under 12 months of age. We have also been able to identify two extremes in terms of methodological structuring of natural interactions. Regarding the analysis variables, a few behaviors are repeated throughout the studies, being emotions, rhythmic behaviors and characterizations of the vocal emissions common between parents and babies. Synchrony is the dyadic variable with the most weight and also one of the preferred focuses of interest in the most recent literature that has undergone a shift of focus from characterization of musical interactions to the search for the mechanisms that underlie and make them specific.
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- Beatriz Cavero
- Department of Basic Psychology, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia, Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Basic Psychology, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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Refaeli LB, Rodrigues M, Neaman A, Bertele N, Ziv Y, Talmon A, Enav Y. Supporting the transition to parenthood: a systematic review of empirical studies on emotional and psychological interventions for first-time parents. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2024; 120:108090. [PMID: 38101088 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2023.108090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/25/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The transition to parenthood can evoke a range of concerns in parents, profoundly impacting their psychological well-being. The literature regarding the transition to parenthood focuses primarily on functional aspects of parenthood, generally overlooking the psychological well-being of parents. METHOD This comprehensive review synthesized studies describing emotional and psychological interventions during the transition to parenthood among participants between 2013 and 2022. A rigorous screening process, conducted by three of the authors, resulted in 18 studies that met the inclusion criteria. RESULTS This report provides detailed descriptions of these studies, including their characteristics, demographics, types of interventions, and main outcomes. The majority of interventions focused on mothers and mother-infant dyads, with fewer interventions targeting couples, and none addressing fathers or father-infant dyads. CONCLUSIONS The interventions examined were found to be effective in reducing symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and stress among mothers and had positive effects on infants' behaviors, mother-infant synchrony, and co-parenting. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS This review stresses the necessity of interventions targeting the transition to parenthood, especially among fathers and marginalized populations, as well as serves to identify barriers faced by vulnerable and minority populations.
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- Lee Barel Refaeli
- Department of Counseling and Human Development, Faculty of Education, University of Haifa, Israel.
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- Department of Psychology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Counseling and Human Development, Faculty of Education, University of Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Psychology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA; Paul Baerwald School of Social Work and Social Welfare, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Counseling and Human Development, Faculty of Education, University of Haifa, Israel
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Aylward P, Sved Williams A. Holistic community-based group parenting programs for mothers with maternal mental health issues help address a growing public health need for a diversity of vulnerable mothers, children and families: Findings from an action research study. Front Glob Womens Health 2023; 3:1039527. [PMID: 36733300 PMCID: PMC9887053 DOI: 10.3389/fgwh.2022.1039527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Background Maternal mental illness is a major growing global concern which can affect parenting with serious negative implications for offspring. Group-based parenting programs for mothers which both enhance the parent-child relationship and address mental health symptoms in a supportive social setting may optimise better outcomes for mothers and children. The Acorn program in South Australia draws on attachment theory to integrate dance play, reflective diary keeping and therapeutic letters in a holistic program for a diversity of vulnerable mothers and children aged 1-36 months. The program seeks to nurture and enhance parental wellbeing and the quality of the parent-child relationship for mothers experiencing identified mental health illnesses that impinge upon their parenting. This study presents the evaluation of the program and its effectiveness. Methods Action research approach for continuous monitoring and program improvement engaging Acorn program staff in evaluation data collection and interpretation of pre and post self-completion measures and standardized observations. Additional data was collected through a telephone interview of attending mothers 6-8 months after program completion to address sustainable impacts on parenting and wellbeing. Results The program engaged 353 diverse vulnerable mothers with their children. Many had profound overlapping mental health issues including borderline personality disorder (BPD) and depression. The quality of the parent-child interaction, parental confidence, competence and enjoyment were enhanced; mothers' wellbeing, ability to cope and lasting social supports were augmented. This occurred for a number of "most vulnerable" subgroups including single mothers, mothers with BPD, mothers from non-English speaking households and those with lower levels of education or household income. Mothers reported sustained improvements in their wellbeing, parenting, social and family lives, and feeling closer to their child as a result of participating in the program. Conclusions Given the high prevalence of maternal mental health issues and substantial potential negative consequences for mothers and offspring, the Acorn parenting program offers an effective means of addressing this pressing public health issue potentially helping large numbers of vulnerable mothers and their children. This has additional gravitas in the shadow of COVID-19 due to expanded numbers of those experiencing greater parental stress, isolation and mental illness.
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- Paul Aylward
- Action Research Partnerships, Adelaide, SA, Australia
- Torrens University Australia, Public Health, Equity and Human Flourishing, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Department of Psychiatry, Women’s and Children’s Health Network, SA, Australia
- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, SA, Australia
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Carvalho ME, Ricon R, Gameiro M, Rodrigues H. Creating a prenatal song for an unborn infant during a music therapy program: A longitudinal and microanalytic case study from before birth to three months of age. NORDIC JOURNAL OF MUSIC THERAPY 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/08098131.2021.2004612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Maria Eduarda Carvalho
- Center for Sociology and Musical Aesthetics Studies, Faculty of Social and Human Sciences of New University of Lisbon, CESEM-NOVA-FCSH, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Center for Sociology and Musical Aesthetics Studies, Faculty of Social and Human Sciences of New University of Lisbon, CESEM-NOVA-FCSH, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Center for Sociology and Musical Aesthetics Studies, Faculty of Social and Human Sciences of New University of Lisbon, CESEM-NOVA-FCSH, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Center for Sociology and Musical Aesthetics Studies, Faculty of Social and Human Sciences of New University of Lisbon, CESEM-NOVA-FCSH, Lisbon, Portugal
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Sanfilippo KRM, Stewart L, Glover V. How music may support perinatal mental health: an overview. Arch Womens Ment Health 2021; 24:831-839. [PMID: 34453597 PMCID: PMC8492590 DOI: 10.1007/s00737-021-01178-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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There is strong evidence that engaging with music can improve our health and well-being. Music-based interventions, approaches and practices, such as group music-making (singing or playing musical instruments), listening to music and music therapy, have all been shown to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Although the existing literature needs expanding, mounting evidence suggests that music-based interventions, approaches and practices may help support maternal mental health prenatally and postnatally. The purpose of this descriptive overview is to provide a broad view of this area by bringing together examples of research across different practices and research disciplines. Selected evidence is examined, showing how music-based interventions, approaches and practices can reduce labour anxiety and pain, anxiety symptoms in pregnancy, postnatal depression symptoms and support maternal-infant bonding. The examined research includes single studies and reviews that use both qualitative and quantitative methods. Drawing on animal and human models, the effect of music on foetal behaviour and various possible biological, psychological and social mechanisms are discussed. The potential preventive effect of music-based interventions, approaches and practices and their possible use across different cultures are also considered. Overall, we highlight how music, employed in a variety of ways, may support perinatal mental health with the aim of stimulating more interest and research in this area.
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- Department of Psychology, Goldsmiths, University of London, London, UK
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- Institute of Reproductive and Developmental Biology, Imperial College London, London, UK
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Hernandez-Ruiz E. Parent coaching of music interventions for children with ASD: A conceptual framework. NORDIC JOURNAL OF MUSIC THERAPY 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/08098131.2019.1647447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Group-based interventions for postpartum depression: An integrative review and conceptual model. Arch Psychiatr Nurs 2019; 33:290-298. [PMID: 31227082 DOI: 10.1016/j.apnu.2019.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2018] [Revised: 12/05/2018] [Accepted: 01/24/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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This integrative review explores how and to what extent group-based therapy and social support interventions affect women's recovery from postpartum depression (PPD). Thirteen articles from three databases met inclusion criteria. The studies revealed that a group environment of acceptance and understanding set a foundation for women to share their experiences with PPD. As women shared challenges, wisdom, and guidance within the group, they attained positive outcomes: validation, empowerment, and improvements in depressive symptoms. An integrated conceptual model was created to depict the identified characteristics and outcomes of PPD groups; clinicians can use the model to optimize group-based PPD interventions.
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Reilly N, Turner G, Taouk J, Austin MP. 'Singing with your baby': an evaluation of group singing sessions for women admitted to a specialist mother-baby unit. Arch Womens Ment Health 2019; 22:123-127. [PMID: 29858929 DOI: 10.1007/s00737-018-0859-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2017] [Accepted: 05/15/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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This paper reports on the acceptability, experience of participation and the immediate impact on maternal mood state of group singing sessions, introduced as a routine component of a mother-baby unit (MBU) treatment programme. Data was collected from 27 women who participated in the pilot programme. Results showed that implementation of a singing intervention in this setting is positively appraised by women and is associated with positive changes in self-reported mood state from pre- to post-session. Key facilitators and barriers to the success of the programme and directions for future research are discussed.
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- Nicole Reilly
- Perinatal and Women's Mental Health Unit, St John of God Burwood Hospital & School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, 13 Grantham St, Burwood, NSW, 2134, Australia.
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- Mother and Baby Unit, St John of God Burwood Hospital, 13 Grantham St, Burwood, NSW, 2134, Australia
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- Mother and Baby Unit, St John of God Burwood Hospital, 13 Grantham St, Burwood, NSW, 2134, Australia
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- Perinatal and Women's Mental Health Unit, St John of God Burwood Hospital & School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, 13 Grantham St, Burwood, NSW, 2134, Australia.,Mother and Baby Unit, St John of God Burwood Hospital, 13 Grantham St, Burwood, NSW, 2134, Australia.,The Black Dog Institute, Hospital Dr, Randwick, NSW, 2031, Australia
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A systematic review of research on psychiatric mother-baby units. Arch Womens Ment Health 2017; 20:373-388. [PMID: 28332002 DOI: 10.1007/s00737-017-0718-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2016] [Accepted: 03/06/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Psychiatric mother-baby units (MBUs) are currently viewed as best practice, particularly in the UK, Australia and France, for improving outcomes for mothers and babies when the former are experiencing severe forms of mental illness. A growing number of publications have examined MBUs, but to date, there has not been a comprehensive review of these studies. As such, the systematic review reported in this paper sought to address this gap. A systematic search was conducted for peer-reviewed research and grey literature published in English between 2000 and 2015. A final sample of 44 publications were identified that reported on empirical findings with regard to MBUs. Three quarters of the studies focused on individual MBUs and most studies were quantitative. A thematic analysis of the studies identified three major themes: (1) admissions data, (2) outcomes for mothers, and (3) programmes and interventions. The analysis also identified four secondary themes: (i) follow-up after discharge, (ii) separation of mothers and babies after discharge, (iii) client satisfaction with MBUs, and (iv) partners of women admitted to MBUs. The findings of the review highlight gaps in knowledge about MBUs and provide suggestions for future research.
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Associations between singing to babies and symptoms of postnatal depression, wellbeing, self-esteem and mother-infant bond. Public Health 2017; 145:149-152. [PMID: 28359384 DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2017.01.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2016] [Revised: 12/16/2016] [Accepted: 01/12/2017] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Doonan F, Bräuninger I. Making space for the both of us: how dance movement therapy enhances mother–infant attachment and experience. BODY MOVEMENT AND DANCE IN PSYCHOTHERAPY 2015. [DOI: 10.1080/17432979.2015.1063547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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