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A study of associations among attachment patterns, maltreatment, and behavior problem in institutionalized children

Emiko Katsurada1, Mitsue Tanimukai2, Junko Akazawa3

  • 1Kwansei Gakuin University, Department of Psychology, School of Humanities, 1-155 Uegahara Ichiban-cho, Nishinomiya 662-8501, Japan.

Child Abuse & Neglect
|June 28, 2017
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Children with a history of maltreatment may experience insecure attachment patterns, leading to increased behavior problems. This study examined Japanese institutionalized children, finding links between maltreatment, attachment, and behavioral issues.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Children in institutional care may have experienced significant adversity.
  • Understanding the impact of maltreatment on attachment is crucial for intervention.
  • Behavioral outcomes in institutionalized children require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between a history of child maltreatment and attachment patterns.
  • To examine the association between attachment patterns and behavior problems.
  • To explore these dynamics in Japanese institutionalized children.

Main Methods:

  • Participants included 29 institutionalized children (ages 4-10) in Japan.
  • Attachment was assessed using the Attachment Doll Play Assessment.
  • Caregivers completed the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) for behavior problems.

Main Results:

  • A significant association was found between a history of maltreatment and attachment patterns.
  • Attachment patterns were significantly related to the presence of behavior problems.
  • These findings highlight the interconnectedness of early experiences and child development.

Conclusions:

  • Child maltreatment history is linked to insecure attachment in institutionalized children.
  • Attachment security influences the manifestation of behavior problems.
  • Interventions should consider addressing both attachment and behavioral needs in institutionalized populations.

Keywords:
AttachmentBehavioral problemsInstitutionalized childrenJapanese sampleMaltreatment

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