| Budget Amount *help |
¥4,160,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,200,000、Indirect Cost: ¥960,000)
Fiscal Year 2014: ¥1,300,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,000,000、Indirect Cost: ¥300,000)
Fiscal Year 2013: ¥1,560,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,200,000、Indirect Cost: ¥360,000)
Fiscal Year 2012: ¥1,300,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,000,000、Indirect Cost: ¥300,000)
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| Outline of Final Research Achievements |
This study investigated hemodynamic activation in the cerebral cortex by using near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) during mother infant interaction. We had to redesign the protocol, as there were difficulties with the interaction task. Additionally, there were problems with the NIRS equipment, which required extensive time to troubleshoot. We reviewed previous studies by using NIRS with children in the fields of developmental psychology and child psychiatry and discussed issues that should be investigated in future research. We specifically focused on postpartum bonding, as this is basis for mother infant interactions, and investigated the factors related to bonding disturbances. Finally, we clarified the problems concerning mother infant interaction studies, and decided more detailed studies are necessary.
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