Attachment Figures

Question 1

Outline the Role of the Father

6 marks

Answer 1

There is a debate between psychologists or what role the father plays in attachment - some suggesting they are playmate, Geiger et al says fathers interactions with infants are seen as more exciting than the nurturing and affections kind a mother shows - in which supports there role is more “playful” and less nurturing

Question 2

Discuss research into the role of the father with their children
(6 marks)

Answer 2

Research suggests that fathers can from secure attachments with their children if they are in an intimate marriage. Belsky et al found that males who reported high level of martial intimacy also displayed a secure father-infant attachment where as males with lower levels showed insecure. This suggests male can perform secure attatxhemnts with child but depends on mother and father relationship:
Evaluate = however it’s know that