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File131 - From inner to dyadic connection: The effect of mindfulness intervention on mother-infant bio-behavioural synchrony2021-092024-05

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2020 Grants
Start date: 2021-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-131
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
131 - From inner to dyadic connection: The effect of mindfulness intervention on mother-infant bio-behavioural synchrony
Duration: 2021-09 - 2024-05
Researcher(s):
Maria Spinelli, Chiara Suttora, Filippo Zappasodi
Institution(s): Department of Neurosciences, Imaging and Clinical Sciences, Universitŕ degli Studi "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti - Pescara (Italy); Alma Mater Studiorum, Universitŕ di Bologna (Italy)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Language: eng
Author:
Spinelli, M.
Secondary author(s):
Suttora, C., Zappasodi, F.
Number of reproductions:
3
Keywords:
Mindfulness / Dyadic synchrony / Physiological activity / Electroencephalogram (EEG) / Psychophysiology and Parapsychology
Document Final report - From inner to dyadic connection: The effect of mindfulness intervention on mother-infant bio-behavioural synchrony2023

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2020 Grants
Start date: 2021-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-131
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
131 - From inner to dyadic connection: The effect of mindfulness intervention on mother-infant bio-behavioural synchrony
Duration: 2021-09 - 2024-05
Researcher(s):
Maria Spinelli, Chiara Suttora, Filippo Zappasodi
Institution(s): Department of Neurosciences, Imaging and Clinical Sciences, Universitŕ degli Studi "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti - Pescara (Italy); Alma Mater Studiorum, Universitŕ di Bologna (Italy)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Language: eng
Author:
Spinelli, M.
Secondary author(s):
Suttora, C., Zappasodi, F.
Number of reproductions:
3
Keywords:
Mindfulness / Dyadic synchrony / Physiological activity / Electroencephalogram (EEG) / Psychophysiology and Parapsychology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-131.01
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Final report - From inner to dyadic connection: The effect of mindfulness intervention on mother-infant bio-behavioural synchrony
Publication year: 2023
Abstract/Results:
Abstract:
Background: Mother-infant bio-behavioural synchrony, the coordination of behavioural/physiological/neural cues during interactions, is considered fundamental for later development. Mindfulness’ literature claims that we connect better with others if we are aware of and connected with our own inner experience. Thus, mindfulness, while promoting the mother’s connection with her own inner world, might promote her attunement with the infant.
Aims: To explore the effects of mindfulness on mother-infant bio-behavioural synchrony.
Method: 67 mother-infant dyads were video-recorded during interactions at 3, 6, 9 months. Mothers’ dispositional and interpersonal mindfulness were assessed. We coded mother’s and infant’s affective behaviours and physiological activation (RSA, with ECG sensors). Neural activity was recorded with EEG. 34 dyads participated at a 5-weeks mindfulness intervention at 9 m, 18 dyads were part of the control group. Both groups were assessed before and after the intervention.
Results: Mindfulness was associated with more matching of mother-infant’s positive affective behaviors and higher association between mother’s and infant’s RSA. A greater lateralization of brain activity for the alpha and gamma bands power was evidenced only in high mindful mothers indicated an optimized emotional and cognitive functioning. The intervention increased mindfulness and the quantity of shared interactive moments only in the intervention group.
Conclusions: Mindfulness is an important protective factor that allows mothers to connect better at a bio-behavioural level with their infants. Mindfulness could be improved in order to promote positive parenting during infancy.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Spinelli, M.
Document type:
Final report
Number of reproductions:
3
Reference:
Spinelli, M. (2023). Final report - From inner to dyadic connection: The effect of mindfulness intervention on mother-infant bio-behavioural synchrony.
Indexed document: No
Keywords: Mother-infant interaction / Mindfulness / Bio-behavioral synchrony / Infancy / Intervention

Final report - From inner to dyadic connection: The effect of mindfulness intervention on mother-infant bio-behavioural synchrony

Final report - From inner to dyadic connection: The effect of mindfulness intervention on mother-infant bio-behavioural synchrony
DocumentMaternal dispositional mindfulness and mother–child relationship: The mediating role of emotional control during parenting2024

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2020 Grants
Start date: 2021-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-131
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
131 - From inner to dyadic connection: The effect of mindfulness intervention on mother-infant bio-behavioural synchrony
Duration: 2021-09 - 2024-05
Researcher(s):
Maria Spinelli, Chiara Suttora, Filippo Zappasodi
Institution(s): Department of Neurosciences, Imaging and Clinical Sciences, Universitŕ degli Studi "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti - Pescara (Italy); Alma Mater Studiorum, Universitŕ di Bologna (Italy)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Language: eng
Author:
Spinelli, M.
Secondary author(s):
Suttora, C., Zappasodi, F.
Number of reproductions:
3
Keywords:
Mindfulness / Dyadic synchrony / Physiological activity / Electroencephalogram (EEG) / Psychophysiology and Parapsychology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-131.02
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Maternal dispositional mindfulness and mother–child relationship: The mediating role of emotional control during parenting
Publication year: 2024
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1111/cch.13264
Abstract/Results: Abstract
Background: The literature supports the role of parental dispositional mindfulness on parent–child relationship quality. However, little is known about the connection between these two aspects.
Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate whether emotion regulation during parenting, that is, the ability to control negative emotions, mediated the association between parental dispositional mindfulness and parent–child relationship quality. The study also explored the moderation role of child age on the association between parental dispositional mindfulness and parent's ability to control negative emotions during parenting.
Methods: Participants were 635 mothers of children aged between 12 months and 5 years. Mothers completed self-report questionnaires to measure maternal dispositional mindfulness, mother–child relationship quality and maternal control of negative emotions during parenting.
Results: Results showed that maternal ability to control negative emotions during parenting partially mediated the association between maternal dispositional mindfulness and mother–child relationship quality. Moreover, the moderation role of child age indicated that the association between maternal dispositional mindfulness and maternal ability to control negative emotions during parenting was stronger for older
children's mothers.
Conclusion: Dispositional mindfulness has a protective role for the quality of parenting and the mother–child relationship. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Passaquindici, I.
Secondary author(s):
Nardozza, O., Sperati, A., Lionetti, F., D’Urso, G., Fasolo, M., Spinelli, M.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
3
Reference:
Passaquindici, I., Nardozza, O., Sperati, A., Lionetti, F., D’Urso, G., Fasolo, M., & Spinelli, M. (2024). Maternal dispositional mindfulness and mother–child relationship: The mediating role of emotional control during parenting. Child Care Health and Development, 50(3), e13264. https://doi.org/10.1111/cch.13264
2-year Impact Factor: 1.8|2023
Times cited: 4|2025-02-19
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q2
Keywords: Emotion regulation / Mindfulness / Mother–child relationship / Parenting

Maternal dispositional mindfulness and mother–child relationship: The mediating role of emotional control during parenting

Maternal dispositional mindfulness and mother–child relationship: The mediating role of emotional control during parenting
DocumentFrom inner to dyadic connection: the role of mindfulness in mother–infant interaction during the first year of life2024

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2020 Grants
Start date: 2021-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-131
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
131 - From inner to dyadic connection: The effect of mindfulness intervention on mother-infant bio-behavioural synchrony
Duration: 2021-09 - 2024-05
Researcher(s):
Maria Spinelli, Chiara Suttora, Filippo Zappasodi
Institution(s): Department of Neurosciences, Imaging and Clinical Sciences, Universitŕ degli Studi "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti - Pescara (Italy); Alma Mater Studiorum, Universitŕ di Bologna (Italy)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Language: eng
Author:
Spinelli, M.
Secondary author(s):
Suttora, C., Zappasodi, F.
Number of reproductions:
3
Keywords:
Mindfulness / Dyadic synchrony / Physiological activity / Electroencephalogram (EEG) / Psychophysiology and Parapsychology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-131.03
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
From inner to dyadic connection: the role of mindfulness in mother–infant interaction during the first year of life
Publication year: 2024
URL:
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/behavioral-neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnbeh.2024.1398042/full
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Introduction: Mother–infant attunement is fundamental to supporting infant socio-emotional development. Based on the assumption that we connect better with others if we are aware of and connected with our own experience, mindfulness could affect the maternal ability to attune to the infant. However, little is known about this topic in the first year of life. Study 1 aimed to investigate the role of maternal dispositional mindfulness and mindful parenting in mother–infant physiological and behavioral attunement at 3 months of age. Study 2 aimed to explore the effect of a mindfulness-based intervention not specific to parenting experience on mother–infant behavioral and physiological attunement and on maternal wellbeing at 9 months of age.
Methods: In Study 1, mother–infant (n = 67) behavioral and physiological attunement (i.e., co-regulation and RSA) were collected simultaneously each 20 s during face-to-face interaction. Mothers completed questionnaires about their dispositional mindfulness and mindful parenting. In Study 2, mother–infant dyads were randomly divided into a control (n = 20) and an intervention
group (n = 29). The intervention group attended a 5-week mindfulness-based intervention. At T1 and T2, the same procedure described in Study 1 was applied and mothers reported about their wellbeing.
Results: Results showed that maternal mindfulness was associated with high physiological and behavioral attunement at 3 months and with more positive maternal behaviors and less stress at 9 months. Analysis evidenced a slight improvement in the intervention group in maternal dispositional mindfulness and a reduction in parenting stress at T2.
Discussion: Findings from both studies suggested that maternal mindfulness could represent a protective factor that could support mothers in fostering better dyadic interactions with their infants. The implementation of mindfulness-based interventions for mothers could have preventive and clinical implications.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Passaquindici, I.
Secondary author(s):
Pastore, M., Nardozza, O., Lionetti, F., D’Urso, G., Palumbo, R., Fasolo, M., Spinelli, M.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
3
Reference:
Passaquindici, I., Pastore, M., Nardozza, O., Lionetti, F., D’Urso, G., Palumbo, R., Fasolo, M., & Spinelli, M. (2024). From inner to dyadic connection: the role of mindfulness in mother–infant interaction during the first year of life. Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience, 18, 1398042. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnbeh.2024.1398042
2-year Impact Factor: 2.6|2023
Impact factor notes: Impact factor not available yet for 2024
Times cited: 0|2025-02-19
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q2
Keywords: mindfulness / mindfulness-based interventions / physiological attunement / mother–infant interaction / parenting stress

From inner to dyadic connection: the role of mindfulness in mother–infant interaction during the first year of life

From inner to dyadic connection: the role of mindfulness in mother–infant interaction during the first year of life
DocumentMaternal depression during the perinatal period: The role of Sensory Processing Sensitivity and social support and its impact on infants' negative affect2025

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2020 Grants
Start date: 2021-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-131
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
131 - From inner to dyadic connection: The effect of mindfulness intervention on mother-infant bio-behavioural synchrony
Duration: 2021-09 - 2024-05
Researcher(s):
Maria Spinelli, Chiara Suttora, Filippo Zappasodi
Institution(s): Department of Neurosciences, Imaging and Clinical Sciences, Universitŕ degli Studi "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti - Pescara (Italy); Alma Mater Studiorum, Universitŕ di Bologna (Italy)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Language: eng
Author:
Spinelli, M.
Secondary author(s):
Suttora, C., Zappasodi, F.
Number of reproductions:
3
Keywords:
Mindfulness / Dyadic synchrony / Physiological activity / Electroencephalogram (EEG) / Psychophysiology and Parapsychology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-131.04
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Maternal depression during the perinatal period: The role of Sensory Processing Sensitivity and social support and its impact on infants' negative affect
Publication year: 2025
URL:
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1551016
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Background: The perinatal period is marked by significant physiological and psychological changes, making it a challenging time for many women. While some women are more vulnerable to depression during this period, research on perinatal depression trajectories and contributing factors remains mixed. This longitudinal study investigated how maternal depression changes during the perinatal period in a non-clinical sample, exploring the roles of individual factors, such as Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS), and contextual factors, such as global partner support. Based on the prenatal programming hypothesis, we also examined the role of prenatal depression on infants' negative affect temperament as an early marker of emotional adjustment.
Method: Eighty-eight mothers (M = 35.03 years, SD = 4.92) completed online questionnaires during pregnancy, at 3, 6, and 9 months post-partum. Depression was assessed using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, partner support was measured with an ad-hoc scale. SPS was reported during pregnancy using the Highly Sensitive Person Scale. At 3 months post-partum, infants' negative affect (M = 3.07 months, SD = 0.26) was measured using the Infant Behavior Questionnaire. Latent growth analyses and multivariate regression models were used to analyze the data.
Results: Depression showed a significant linear decrease, with higher symptoms between pregnancy and 3 months postpartum, although overall levels were low and consistent with non-clinical populations. High SPS predicted greater depressive symptoms across all time points. Pregnancy partner support was associated with lower depressive symptoms during pregnancy (ß = -0.42, p < 0.01) and at 6 months postpartum (ß = -0.32, p = 0.03). Prenatal depression significantly predicted infants' negative affect (ß = 0.34, p = 0.03), particularly the fear temperament subscale (ß = 0.46, p = 0.001), accounting for 22% of its variance.
Discussion: The findings clarify that a decline in mood is common in non-clinical populations during the perinatal period, with mothers high in sensitivity and mothers with lower partner support being more vulnerable to experience negative feelings. Moreover, prenatal maternal depression acts as a prenatal stressor, increasing infants' reactivity to stimuli, as reflected in heightened fear. Implications for tailored parenting programs are discussed.
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Sperati, A.
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Passaquindici, I., Persico, M. E., Di Matteo, C., Fasolo, M., Lionetti, F., Spinelli, M.
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Sperati, A., Passaquindici, I., Persico, M. E., Di Matteo, C., Fasolo, M., Lionetti, F., & Spinelli, M. (2025). Maternal depression during the perinatal period: The role of Sensory Processing Sensitivity and social support and its impact on infants' negative affect. Frontiers in Psychology, 16, 1551016. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1551016
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Keywords: Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS) / Depression trajectories / Infants / Maternal depression / Negative affect trait / Partner support / Perinatal period

Maternal depression during the perinatal period: The role of Sensory Processing Sensitivity and social support and its impact on infants' negative affect

Maternal depression during the perinatal period: The role of Sensory Processing Sensitivity and social support and its impact on infants' negative affect