The role of the father

Question 1

What was the Procedure of Grossman (2002)

Answer 1

Carried out a longitudinal study, looking at both parents behaviours and its relationship to the quality of chidrens attachments into their teens

Question 2

What were the findings of Grossman (2002) Role of the father

Answer 2

Fathers attchment was less important, however the quality of fathers play with infants was related to the quality of attachemnt. sugeests fathers have a diffrent role in attachment. More play and less nuturing

Question 3

What was the proccedure of Tiffany-Field (1978)

Answer 3

Filmed 4 month old babies in face to face interactions with primary caregivers mothers, secondary care giver fathers and primary care giver fathers.

Question 4

What were the findings of Tiffany-Field (1978)

Answer 4

Primary caregivers smiled and imitated baby more than secondary caregivers. Also found fathers can be the more nuturing attachment figure.