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Summary
Relationships between infant negative reactivity and self-regulation, parenting self-efficacy, and child weight outcomes were examined. Greater observed negative reactivity predicted more child weight gain when mothers had lower parenting self-efficacy. Lower mother-reported self-regulation predicted a greater child weight status. Results highlight potential early risk/protective factors.
Citation
Anzman-Frasca, S., Stifter, C. A., Paul, I. M., Birch, L. L. (2013). Infant Temperament and Maternal Parenting Self-Efficacy Predict Child Weight Outcomes. Infant Behavior and Development, 36, 494-497. doi:10.1016/j.infbeh.2013.04.006