romanian orphan studies Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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what is institutionalisation
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- deficits in psychological, social, and life skills that develop after a person has spent a long period living in institions.
2
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what are the effects of institutionalisation
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- below average IQ - can include IQ score of below 70.
- disinhibited attachment: do not form close attachments. may treat strangers with over-friendliness.
- difficulties in relationships
- below average growth/physical development
3
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ERA study (english and romanian adoptee) procedure
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- longditudinal study of the cognitive and social development of romanian orphans that had been adopted in england.
- progress of 165 romanian adoptees against 52 british controls
- emotional, social, and physical development was asessed at age 4,6,11 and 15.
4
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ERA study findings
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- 1/2 intelectually delayed at 4.
- high percentages of disorganised attachment
- lower than average IQ
- those adopted after 6 months displayed signs of quasi-autism, delayed language, poor growth, etc.
^^ compared to control
5
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BEI project (bucharest early intervention) procedure
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- longitudinal study of the social development of orphans fostered in romania.
- attachment assessed using ainsworth’s procedure to see if there were any signs of disinhibited attachment
6
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BEI project findings
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- more insecure and disinhibited and disorganised attachment in children who remained in institutions
7
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evaluation of romanian orphan studies
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strengths
strong methodology
- large sample size, control groups, longitudinal study
- largely representative, controls for differences.
- means conclusions can be drawn between institutional care and changes to behaviour.
limitations
- no adult or long term data
- makes it diffuicult to draw conclusions about effects into adulthood
- conclusions that can be drawn are limited
applications
- shows the importance of early adoptation
- helps children in the care system recieve the best care possible
