The effects of mother–infant singing on emotional closeness, affect, anxiety, and stress hormones

Among mammals who invest in the production of a relatively small number of offspring, bonding is a critical strategy for survival. Mother–infant bonding among humans is not only linked with the infant’s survival but also with a range of protective psychological, biological, and behavioral responses...

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Main Authors: Daisy Fancourt, Rosie Perkins
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2018-02-01
Series:Music & Science
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2059204317745746