intro to attachment AO3 Flashcards
(20 cards)
a limitation is that it is hard to know what is happening when observing infants
many studies have shown the same patterns of behaviour (Gratier 2003). However, what is being observed is merely hand movements or chages in expression
Gratier 2003 >
it is difficult to be sure what is taking place from the infants perspective.
difficult to be sure what is taking place from infant’s perspective >
is infant conscious and aware of their imitation?
conscious and aware?>
we cannot be certain that behaviours seen in mother/infant interactions have special meaning
A STRENGTH OF THE RESEARCH IS THAT IT USES WELL-CONTROLLED PROCEDURES
usually filmed, often from multiple angles
often films, multiple angles >
ver fine details of behaviour can be recorded and analysed later
can be analysed later ___also >
babies dont know they’r being observed so their behaviour doesnt change in response to the study
doesnt change in response >
studies have good validity
HOWEVER OBS DONT TELL US THE PURPOSES OF SYNCHRONY AND RECIPROCITY
Feldman (2012) points out that synchrony (and by implication reciprocity) simple describe behaviours that happen at the same time
describe bs that happen at the same time >
robus phenomena in the sense that they can be reliably observed
robust phenomena >
may not be particularluy useful as it does not tell us their purpose
doesnt tell us purpose >
however there is some evidence thar R and S are helpful in development of mother/infant attachment, stress responses, empathy, language, morals
A LIMITATION IS RESEARCH IS SOCIALLY SENSITIVE
children may be disadvantaged by particular child-rearing practices
disadvantaged by practices >
specifically mothers who return to work restrict opps for achieving interactions synchrony
reutrn to work >
suggests mothers shouldnt return so soon which has obvious socially senstitive apps
A STRENGHT OF THIS RESEARCH IS ITS POTENTIAL VALUE TO SOCIETY
the identification of IS as an important foundation in the formation of high-quality attachments could have practical app
practical apps
Crotwell et al. (2013) found that 10 minute Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
PCIT
improved interactional synchrony in 20 low-income mothers and their pre-school infants compared to control group
compared to control group
the findings suggest that research could lead to valuable methods for improving and developing attachments
improving and developing attachments
(particularly in at-risk groups)
