In:
Child Development, Wiley, Vol. 71, No. 3 ( 2000-05), p. 707-720
Abstract:
Continuity in attachment classification from infancy to late adolescence was examined and related to autobiographical memories of childhood, divorce, and maladjustment. Eighty‐four White middle‐class children (48 girls) were seen in a modified Strange Situation at 12 months and given the Adult Attachment Interview at 18 years. In addition, data were collected on 13‐year‐olds' childhood recollections as well as adolescent, mother, and teacher ratings of maladjustment at 13 and 18 years of age. Divorce status of parents also was obtained. Results indicated no continuity in attachment classification from 1 to 18 years of age and no relation between infant attachment status and adolescent maladjustment. Divorce was related to 13‐year‐olds' childhood recollections as well as to insecure attachment status at 18 years. Eighteen‐year‐olds with insecure attachment classification were more likely to rate themselves as maladjusted. The results support the idea of attachment as an evolving representation dependent upon the nature of the family environment as indexed by divorce.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0009-3920
,
1467-8624
DOI:
10.1111/cdev.2000.71.issue-3
DOI:
10.1111/1467-8624.00180
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2000
detail.hit.zdb_id:
215602-7
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2047406-4
SSG:
5,2
