Maternal behavior and perceived sex of infant.
- 1 January 1976
- journal article
- Published by American Psychological Association (APA) in American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
- Vol. 46 (1), 135-139
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1939-0025.1976.tb01234.x
Abstract
Eleven mothers interacted with one six-month-old male infant, dresses either as a male or female. Differences were found in overall maternal stimulation and toy handling as a function of perceived sex of the baby. Mothers interviewed reported that treatment of their own infants was not differentiated by sex. Results indicate that mothers behave according to their expectations rather than infant cues, although unaware of their stereotyping.Keywords
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