Executive Functioning Predicts Reflective Functioning in Mothers
Rutherford H, Byrne SP, Crowley MJ, Bornstein J, Bridgett DJ, Mayes LC. Executive Functioning Predicts Reflective Functioning in Mothers. Journal Of Child And Family Studies 2017, 27: 944-952. PMID: 29937678, PMCID: PMC6007034, DOI: 10.1007/s10826-017-0928-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchParental reflective functioningReflective functioningExecutive processesChildren's thoughtsSet-shifting capacityMaternal reflective functioningBroader family systemCognitive demandsExecutive functionImportant future directionsParents' capacityPreliminary supportChildren's feelingsStudy 1Study 2Family systemFeelingsFunctioningMaternal interestMemoryHigh levelsThoughtFuture directionsCuriosityCaregiving