attachment- caregiver infant interaction

Question 1

strength- filmed observations (4)

Answer 1

-can be analysed later
-can be rewatched so key behaviours arent missed
-establish inter-observer reliability (check in person observations with video)
-data collected has high reliability + validity

Question 2

strength- practical application (3)

Answer 2

-parenting skills (PCIT) can improve interactions between baby + CG- improved interactional synchrony in 20 low income mothers+babies
-helps understand how communication can be improved+aids development of attachment
-real world application for C-I interaction can be applied to wider population

Question 3

limitation- difficulty observing babies (4)

Answer 3

-they lack coordination, most of their bodies are immobile
-hard to establish identifiable behavioural categories- misjudged observations
-uncertainty when saying babies are engaging in interactional synchrony- behaviours are down to chance/theyre not actually responding to the CG
-behaviours in C-I interaction may not have special meaning

Question 4

limitation- ethical issues (4)

Answer 4

-research can be socially sensitive
-high synchrony with better quality mothers implies certain child rearing practices can put the child at a disadvantage
-suggests low levels of C-I interaction= insecure attachment
-expectation that working mothers should priorities childcare over career