Social Cognition in Children Born Preterm: A Perspective on Future Research Directions.

ABSTRACT: Preterm birth is a major risk factor for children's development. It affects children's cognitive and intellectual development and is related to impairments in IQ, executive functions, and well-being, with these problems persisting into adulthood. While preterm children's intellectual and cognitive development has been studied in detail, their social development and social-cognitive competencies have received less attention. Namely, preterm children show problems in interactions with others. These interaction problems are present in relationships with parents, teachers, and peers. Parents' behavior has been identified as a possible mediator of children's social behavior. Maternal sensitivity and responsiveness as well as absence of mental disorders foster children's social development. In t

SUBMITTER: Zmyj N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5447081 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature