Effects of Institutionalisation

Question 1

Rutter’s procedures

Answer 1

They followed up 165 Romanian orphans adopted in the UK to test what extent good care could make up for poor early experiences in institutions. Physical, cognitive and emotional development were assessed at 4,6, 11 and 15ys. The control group were 52 British kids adopted around the same time.

Question 2

Rutter’s findings

Answer 2

Upon arrival, half of the adoptees showed signs of delayed intellectual dev and were malnourished