Which title is most indicative of a longitudinal study?
A) Effect of prenatal parenting classes on maternal-infant bonding in the early postpartum period
B) Change in self-esteem over time among women participating in a weight-loss support group
C) Relationship between self-esteem and successful breastfeeding at 1 month after birth
D) Women's appraisal of the diagnosis of breast cancer within the first 48 hours after initial cancer diagnosis

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Correct B: A longitudinal study follows research subjects over time such as "a change in self-esteem over time."
Incorrect A: A study of the early postpartum period would be a short period,not a longitudinal design.
Incorrect C: A study of relationships between variables at one point in time is not longitudinal design.
Incorrect D: Appraisal of breast cancer diagnosis in the first two days after diagnosis is not longitudinal design.

Which Title Is Most Indicative of a Longitudinal Study