Maternal sensitivity during distressing tasks: A unique predictor of attachment security
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Esther M. Leerkes, Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Abstract: The extent to which maternal sensitivity during a non-arousing free play task and during distressing tasks at 6 months predicted infant–mother attachment security was examined. When considered simultaneously, only maternal sensitivity during distressing tasks predicted subsequent attachment security. Infant temperament was unrelated to attachment security.
Maternal sensitivity during distressing tasks: A unique predictor of attachment security
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Language: English
- Date: 2011
- Keywords
- Attachment, Maternal sensitivity, Distress, Temperament, Infancy