| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 917343 | Infant Behavior and Development | 2013 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Fifty-two 10-month-olds and their mothers were observed in free toy-play and semi-structured toy-play for assessing joint attention capabilities. Mothers exhibited more bids for joint attention during semi-structured toy-play. Infants’ response to maternal behaviors and their bids for initiating joint attention were higher during free toy-play.
► Mother and infant presented different patterns of behavior across conditions. ► Mothers presented more bids for joint attention in the semi-structured toy-play. ► Infants displayed more responding to joint attention during free toy-play. ► Infants’ initiating joint attention levels were higher in free toy-play. ► Free toy-play may provide reliable and important data on joint attention.
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Authors
Vera Mateus, Carla Martins, Ana Osório, Eva Costa Martins, Isabel Soares,