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Studies

Whiffen & Gotlib (1989): study CA Ontario 1984

Publication

Author(s):
Whiffen, V.E.; Gotlib, I.H.
Title:
Infants of Postpartum Mothers: Temperament and Cognitive Status
Source:
Journal of Abnormal Psychology 1989, Vol. 98, No. 3,274-279

Investigation

Public
2 months aged infants, Canada, 198?
Survey name
Unnamed study
Sample
Non-probability purposive-quota sample
Respondents
N = 50
Non Response
Assessment
Behavioural observation
Bayley assessment in laboratory session

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Rating of child behavior during testing session (Baley scales of infant development)

.. ' Happy'
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9
Rater instructions and scale labels not reported
Classification:
A-CA-mi-rc-v-9-a
Page in publication:
276, 277
Observed distribution
Summary Statistics
On original range 1 - 9 On range 0-10
Mean:
5.16 5.20
SD:
1.60 2.00

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Mother's Mental State Depressive (f31-33)
Mothers post-partum condition