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Attachment, parental incarceration and possibilities for intervention: an overview
Drika Weller Makariev1, Phillip R Shaver
1University of California, Davis, CA, USA.
Attachment & Human Development
|June 29, 2010
Summary
Parental incarceration in the US negatively impacts children. Attachment-focused interventions can mitigate these effects and reduce future crime for both parents and children.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Criminology
- Sociology
Background:
- Parental incarceration is prevalent in the US, significantly affecting children.
- Attachment insecurity in incarcerated parents is linked to various issues, including abuse and parenting difficulties.
- Intergenerational transmission of attachment insecurity poses risks for children's development and future outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review attachment research concerning children of incarcerated parents.
- To explore how attachment-based interventions can alleviate negative child outcomes.
- To assess the potential of these interventions in reducing future crime and incarceration.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of attachment research.
- Analysis of intergenerational transmission of attachment insecurity.
- Discussion of attachment intervention programs for incarcerated parents.
Main Results:
- Parental incarceration creates substantial challenges for children.
- Attachment insecurity in parents is associated with abuse, substance abuse, and poor parenting models.
- Attachment interventions show promise in improving outcomes for children and parents.
Conclusions:
- Attachment-based interventions are crucial for supporting children of incarcerated parents.
- These interventions can help break cycles of crime and incarceration.
- Addressing attachment insecurity is key to mitigating long-term negative consequences.
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