Implications of mothers' adult attachment for dynamic change in physiological arousal and regulation and maternal sensitivity.

IF 1.9 2区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL

Attachment & Human Development Pub Date : 2026-10-01 Epub Date: 2026-07-23 DOI:10.1080/14616734.2026.2707984

Esther M Leerkes, Shourya Negi, Yu Chen, Andrew Supple

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Abstract

We examined indirect effects of mothers' attachment states of mind on maternal sensitivity via dynamic change in respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA) and skin conductance level (SCL). Participants were 259 mother-infant dyads. Adult attachment was assessed via the Adult Attachment Interview during pregnancy. Maternal RSA, SCL, and sensitivity were measured during the Still Face Procedure (SFP) at 6 months. Coherence was associated with higher mean SCL and marginally greater dynamic change in SCL across the SFP. Dismissing states of mind were associated with greater mean level and dynamic variability in SCL, and the latter was associated with higher sensitivity. There was an indirect effect of dismissing states of mind on lower maternal sensitivity via less dynamic change in RSA. There were no significant effects related to preoccupation or RSA. Results indicate that a dismissing state of mind places mothers at risk for insensitivity by dampening their arousal in attachment-relevant situations.

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母亲成人依恋对生理觉醒调节和母亲敏感性动态变化的影响。

通过呼吸窦性心律失常（RSA）和皮肤电导水平（SCL）的动态变化，研究了母亲依恋状态对母亲敏感性的间接影响。参与者是259对母子。在怀孕期间通过成人依恋访谈评估成人依恋。6个月时，在静面手术（SFP）期间测量母体的RSA、SCL和敏感性。相干性与更高的平均SCL和更大的SCL动态变化有关。排除心理状态与SCL较高的平均水平和动态变异性相关，后者与较高的敏感性相关。通过降低RSA的动态变化，排除心理状态对降低产妇敏感性有间接影响。没有显著的影响与专注或RSA相关。结果表明，在依恋相关的情况下，忽视的心理状态会抑制母亲的觉醒，从而使她们面临不敏感的风险。

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Attachment & Human Development PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL-

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7.00

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6.20%

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期刊介绍： Attachment & Human Development is the leading forum for the presentation of empirical research, reviews and clinical case studies that reflect contemporary advances in attachment theory and research. The journal addresses the growing demand from the domains of psychology, psychiatry, psychotherapy and related disciplines including nursing and social work, for a clear presentation of ideas, methods and research based on attachment theory.