Mother-Infant Dyad; The Cradle of Meaning

Author(s):

Freedle, Roy O.; Lewis, Michael

Publication Year:

1972

Report Number:

RB-72-22

Source:

ETS Research Bulletin

Document Type:

Report

Page Count:

45

Subject/Key Words:

Spencer Foundation, Child Development, Communication (Thought Transfer), Infants, Parent Child Relationship

Abstract

The early communication network existing between a mother and her 12-week-old infant was explored. Over 50 infants of both sexes from a variety of social classes were seen in their homes, and a wide variety of maternal and infant behaviors were studied. Of special interest was the vocalization-in-communication data. The results indicate a lawful, consistent, and predictable pattern of communication and suggest that meaning is being established at the very beginning of life. (Author) (45pp.)

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