Attachment- Effects Of Institutionalisation

Question 1

What was the aim of Rutters institutionalisation study?

Answer 1

Longitude study from the 1990s to current to examine long-term effects of institutionalisation

Question 2

What was the method and findings of Rutters institutionalisation study?

Answer 2

165 children from a Romanian orphanage 111 adopted before 2, 54 adopted by 4.
compared to control group of 52 British children adopted before six months
social, cognitive, physical development examined
Romanian orphans showed delayed development in all elements of progress, however Romanian orphans adopted before six months caught up with British control group

Question 3

What was the method and findings of Zeenahs Bucharest early intervention project?

Answer 3

Sample of almost 100 participants between 12 and 31 months
90% had spent most of life in an orphanage compared with control group who had never been institutionalised.
attachment type assessed with strange situation. Carers were also asked about infants behaviours such as clinging, attention seeking etc.
74% of control group securely attached to caregivers compared to 19% of experimental group.
almost almost 65% had a disinhibited attachment.

Question 4

What is a disinhibited attachment?

Answer 4

Typical effect of institutionalisation. Equally affectionate towards familiar people and strangers

Question 5

What are two strengths of effects of institutionalisation?

Answer 5

Real world application.
Children’s homes now avoid having multiple caregivers for each child.
high external validity.

Longitudinal study.
Both long and short-term effects of institutionalisation assessed- valid representation.
high internal validity