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Attachment-Based Interventions and Outcomes in Foster and Adoptive Families: A Systematic Review
Endale Tadesse1, Sabika Khalid2,3, Chunhai Gao4
1National Image Research Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China.
Psychology Research and Behavior Management
|December 19, 2025
Summary
Attachment-based interventions improve child well-being in foster care by strengthening parent-child bonds. Further research is needed to confirm long-term benefits and placement stability.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Family Therapy
- Attachment Theory
Background:
- Attachment-based interventions are crucial for children in foster and adoptive care.
- These programs aim to enhance parent-child relationships and child well-being.
- Key outcomes include improved attachment security, psychosocial adjustment, and parenting effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the effectiveness of prominent attachment-based interventions.
- To synthesize evidence on programs like ABC, VIPP, and PCIT.
- To identify research gaps regarding long-term outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review.
- Analysis of widely implemented attachment-based programs.
- Synthesis of research on caregiver sensitivity, child behavior, and caregiver mental health.
Main Results:
- Attachment-based interventions effectively enhance caregiver sensitivity and promote caregiver mental health.
- These programs are associated with reduced behavioral difficulties in children.
- Evidence suggests consistent short-term positive impacts.
Conclusions:
- Attachment-based interventions show promise in improving outcomes for children in care.
- Long-term effects on placement stability and sustained child well-being require further investigation.
- Future research should focus on longitudinal studies and tailored intervention approaches.
Keywords:
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