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[Young Foster Children's Attachment and Socio-emotional Functioning - A Norwegian Prospective and Longitudinal Study]

Heidi Jacobsen

    Praxis Der Kinderpsychologie Und Kinderpsychiatrie
    |December 10, 2015
    PubMed

    Insights

    Most young foster children exhibit secure attachment to foster parents and develop within normal socio-emotional ranges. Further research is needed to confirm long-term developmental trajectories during critical transitions.

    Area of Science:

    • Developmental Psychology
    • Child Psychiatry
    • Attachment Theory

    Context:

    • Focuses on young foster children (n=60) compared to a low-risk group (n=42).
    • Examines attachment security and socio-emotional functioning at ages two and three years.
    • Utilizes the Strange Situation Procedure (SSP) and parental reports for data collection.

    Purpose:

    • To investigate the attachment security and socio-emotional development of young foster children.
    • To compare foster children's development with that of their low-risk peers.
    • To assess the stability of attachment security over a one-year period.

    Summary:

    • A majority of foster children demonstrated secure attachment at ages two and three, with high stability over time.
    • No significant differences in attachment security were found between foster children and the low-risk group.
    • Foster children exhibited more problem behaviors and less competence, yet remained within age-related norms.

    Impact:

    • Findings suggest a positive developmental pathway for many foster children regarding attachment.
    • Highlights the need for continued monitoring as children face new challenges like school entry and peer relationships.
    • Informs interventions and support systems for foster children's socio-emotional well-being.

    Keywords:
    Pflegekinderattachmentfoster childrenr Bindungsocio-emotional functioningsozio-emotionales Funktionieren

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