Early Attachments & Later Relationships (OCR A-Level Psychology): Flashcards

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The Influence of Early Attachment on Childhood & Adult Relationships
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Hazan & Shaver 1987 study type

Questionnaire-based, correlational study

Hazan & Shaver: secure attachment finding

Loving, strong romantic relationships & belief in true love

Hazan & Shaver: insecure attachment finding

Less successful relationships, feel lonely

Hypothesis supported by Hazan & Shaver

Continuity hypothesis

Simpson et al 2007: secure baby pathway

Competent peers age 6 → close friends 16 → healthy relationships

Simpson et al 2007 conclusion

Early infant attachments influence later relationships

Attachment type & childhood peer relationships?

Associated with quality of peer relationships in childhood

Securely attached infants & friendships

Form best quality friendships

Myron-Wilson & Smith: who gets bullied?

Insecure-avoidant & insecure-resistant infants

Why insecure-avoidant children bullied

Struggle to form relationships, isolated

Why insecure-resistant children bullied

Want attention

Myron-Wilson & Smith sample

196 children aged 7-11 from London

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