Attachment- Institutionalisation Flashcards
“Failure to form an attachment”
Privation
Who conducted the Romanian orphan study?
Rutter et al (2011)
What was the aim of Rutters study?
If good care could compensate for the privation the children had suffered in Romania
What method did Rutter use in his study?
An on going longitudinal study which began in 1990s
What is a longitudinal study?
When researchers examine the same individuals over a period of time to detect any changed
Researchers observe and collect data on a number of variables without trying to influence those variables
What sample did Rutter use
Around 165 Romanian orphans were adopted into British families
How was information gathered in the Romanian orphan study
Interviews with the adoptive parents and teachers
What was the control group of this study?
52 British children who were adopted around the same time
What is a control group?
A group in the experiment which variable is not being tested
