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The prediction of antisocial behavior from avoidant attachment classifications.

B I Fagot1, K Kavanagh

  • 1University of Oregon, Psychology Department.

Child Development
|June 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Securely attached girls and insecure/avoidant girls were studied. Insecure/avoidant girls were rated by observers as having more peer difficulties and being harder to manage in playgroups.

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Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Child Psychology
  • Attachment Theory

Background:

  • Attachment patterns established in infancy can influence later social behavior.
  • Early childhood is a critical period for developing peer relationships and self-regulation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between infant attachment classification and behavioral outcomes in early childhood.
  • To examine differences in problem behaviors and peer interactions based on attachment security.

Main Methods:

  • Infant attachment was assessed using the Ainsworth Strange Situation at 18 months.
  • Parental reports of problem behaviors were collected at multiple time points (24, 27, 30, 48 months).
  • Children were observed in home and playgroup settings at 18 and 30 months.

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Main Results:

  • A significant effect of attachment classification was found in playgroup settings.
  • Insecure/avoidant girls were rated by observers as more difficult to manage.
  • Insecure/avoidant girls experienced more difficulties interacting with peers compared to securely attached girls.

Conclusions:

  • Infant attachment security may be linked to specific social interaction challenges in early childhood, particularly for girls.
  • Observational data in peer settings revealed differences in social functioning related to attachment style.
  • Findings highlight the importance of early attachment for later social competence in preschool settings.