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The interaction patterns of mothers and fathers of 12 small premature infants were compared during the first six months of life, using direct observations and parental reports. Few differences were found during the period of hospitalization but, at home, fathers engaged less in caretaking.
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Marton et al. (1981) studied this question.
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