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Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Attachment Theory
  • Child Psychology

Background:

  • Secure state attachment in middle childhood is crucial for emotional regulation.
  • Understanding daily fluctuations in attachment is key to child development.
  • Caregiver support plays a vital role in children's stress response and attachment security.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the daily dynamics of secure state attachment expectations in middle childhood.
  • To investigate state attachment carry-over effects and reactivity to caregiver support during stress.
  • To examine temporal evolution of state attachment on a day-to-day basis.

Main Methods:

  • Two independent samples of children (8-12 years) participated.
  • Daily self-reports on state attachment, distress, and caregiver support were collected over 14 and 7 days.
  • Longitudinal data analysis examined carry-over effects and support reactivity.

Main Results:

  • Secure state attachment exhibits a significant positive day-to-day carry-over effect.
  • Attachment fluctuations are partially self-predictive.
  • Lack of support decreased secure state attachment; effective support increased it.

Conclusions:

  • State attachment is dynamic and influenced by daily experiences.
  • Caregiver support is a critical factor in maintaining secure attachment during stressful periods.
  • Findings offer novel insights into the temporal evolution of attachment in childhood.