2024
Neural correlates of altered emotional responsivity to infant stimuli in mothers who use substances
McCurdy L, Yip S, Worhunsky P, Zhai Z, Kim S, Strathearn L, Potenza M, Mayes L, Rutherford H. Neural correlates of altered emotional responsivity to infant stimuli in mothers who use substances. Journal Of Psychiatric Research 2024, 171: 126-133. PMID: 38277872, PMCID: PMC10922955, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2024.01.024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBrainChildEmotionsFemaleHumansInfantMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaternal BehaviorMother-Child RelationsMothersConceptsResponses to infant stimuliInfant stimuliMaternal behaviorAffective processesBrain regionsPsychological processesEmotional responsesFunctional magnetic resonance imagingPotential neural targetsInfant emotional expressionsMaternal emotional responsivenessSubstance-use statusAssociated with difficultiesSocial-emotional developmentInfant social-emotional developmentMaternal substance useInfant facesCognitive processesImprove child outcomesEmotional expressionEmotional intensityNeural targetsSubstance useGroups of mothersChild outcomes
2003
Emotion regulation behavior during a separation procedure in 18-month-old children of mothers using cocaine and other drugs
MOLITOR A, MAYES LC, WARD A. Emotion regulation behavior during a separation procedure in 18-month-old children of mothers using cocaine and other drugs. Development And Psychopathology 2003, 15: 39-54. PMID: 12848434, DOI: 10.1017/s0954579403000038.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCocaine-using mothersCocaine useDrug useMaternal cocaine useMaternal drug useCocaine-exposed childrenPositive historyMaternal groupsEmotional engagementMaternal behaviorPossible impairmentEmotional regulationRisk childrenMothersChildrenEmotion regulation behaviorsChildren's emotional regulationPositive emotional engagementFace of stressMaternal disengagementMarijuanaChildren's reactivityEmotional expressionNegative reactivityChild constructs
2001
Developmental themes in women's emotional experiences of motherhood
LUTHAR S, DOYLE K, SUCHMAN N, MAYES L. Developmental themes in women's emotional experiences of motherhood. Development And Psychopathology 2001, 13: 165-182. PMID: 11346050, PMCID: PMC3314384, DOI: 10.1017/s0954579401001110.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEgo developmentEmotional experiencePsychological difficultiesWashington University Sentence Completion TestSentence Completion TestHigher developmental levelDiverse socioeconomic backgroundsMaternal roleFeeling of satisfactionPositive emotionsIntrapsychic forcesWomen's emotional experiencesChild-rearing experiencesAdjustment problemsCompletion TestDevelopmental levelHypothetical vignettesMaternal substance abuseDevelopmental themesSubstance abuseGlobal symptomatologyInteraction effectsSocioeconomic backgroundFeelingsOutcome variables
1997
Maternal Attentiveness of Cocaine Abusers During Child—Based Assessments
Ball S, Mayes L, DeTeso J, Schottenfeld R. Maternal Attentiveness of Cocaine Abusers During Child—Based Assessments. American Journal On Addictions 1997, 6: 135-143. PMID: 9134075, DOI: 10.1111/j.1521-0391.1997.tb00562.x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1996
The conflicts for parenting drug dependent women--what does research show us?
Finnegan L, Kaltenbach K, Kandall S, Lester B, Mayes L, Paltrow L. The conflicts for parenting drug dependent women--what does research show us? NIDA Research Monograph 1996, 162: 67-9. PMID: 9066817.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1991
Reflections on Stillness: Mothers' Reactions to the Still-Face Situation
MAYES L, CARTER A, EGGER H, PAJER K. Reflections on Stillness: Mothers' Reactions to the Still-Face Situation. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 1991, 30: 22-28. PMID: 2005060, DOI: 10.1097/00004583-199101000-00004.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1990
Emerging Social Regulatory Capacities as Seen in the Still‐Face Situation
Mayes L, Carter A. Emerging Social Regulatory Capacities as Seen in the Still‐Face Situation. Child Development 1990, 61: 754-763. PMID: 2364750, DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-8624.1990.tb02818.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAffectAttentionFemaleFixation, OcularHumansInfantMaleMaternal BehaviorMother-Child RelationsPsychology, ChildConceptsStill-face situationEarly mother-infant interactionMother-infant interactionNeutral affectInfants' abilityPositive affectRegulatory capacityStressful situationsInfants' responsesMaternal attentionFace situationsStressful timeAffectNegative responseSituationGazeMothersFindingsInfantsAbilityParadigmGirlsFaceInfancyAttentionThe Role of Dyadic Affect in Play and Infant Sex in Predicting Infant Response to the Still‐Face Situation
Carter A, Mayes L, Pajer K. The Role of Dyadic Affect in Play and Infant Sex in Predicting Infant Response to the Still‐Face Situation. Child Development 1990, 61: 764-773. PMID: 2364751, DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-8624.1990.tb02819.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAffectFemaleFixation, OcularHumansInfantMaleMaternal BehaviorMother-Child RelationsPlay and PlaythingsPsychology, ChildSex FactorsConceptsStill-face situationMaternal positivityInfants' responsesSocial gazeInfant affectNegative affectInfant social gazeNegative displaysDyadic affectNegative bidsAffective responsesFace situationsAffectInfant sexTerms of patternsPlaySituationGazeUnique informationPositive bidsGirlsBoysExpressivitySexPredictors