Promoting mother–infant interaction and infant mental health in low‐income Korean families: Attachment‐based cognitive behavioral approach

PURPOSE: This study evaluated the attachment-based cognitive behavioral approach (ACBA) to enhance mother-infant interaction and infant mental health. DESIGN AND METHODS: This quasi-experimental study used a pre-posttest control group design. Participants were 40 low-income, mother-infant (infant ages 12-36 months) dyads, 20 dyads per group. The ACBA group received 10 weekly 90-min sessions. Dependent variables were changes in mother-infant interaction and infant mental health. Additionally, we explored changes in mothers' attachment security. RESULTS: The groups differed significantly in changes in mother-infant interaction, infant mental health problems, and mothers' attachment security. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: ACBA may enhance mother-infant interaction and infants' mental health.