| Approved on: | 2025-09-26 |
| Brief purpose of the study: | The study examines how infants understand attachment relevant situations and how such understanding is linked to parental factors, parenting behavior, and infant development. |
| Brief summary of what participants will be asked to do: | The study involves one lab visit when the infant is 4-5 months old. During the lab visit, you will be asked to fill out background information about you and your baby, interact with the baby, and to put together stories from a set of words provided. Your baby will participate by sitting on your lap and watching videotaped events while their looking behavior is measured.
The lab visit lasts about 1.5 hours. You will receive a $50 gift card for your time, regardless of whether you and your baby completes the procedures.
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| Basic eligibility criteria: | Parents (of 18 years or older) with infants at 4-5 months of age |
| Study contact for more information: | Please contact us at babylab@missouri.edu or at 573-882-6683. |
| IRB Number: | 2129772 MU |
