Cross Cultural Studies Flashcards
1
Q
Van IJzendoorn and Kroonenberg (1998)
A
- meta analysis of strange situation procedure across different countries
- universal consistency of attachment was a result of mass media of “how to parent”
- etic approach as judging attachment based on categories that were developed following observations from middle class American children
2
Q
Grossman and Grossman (1976) - Germany
A
- longitudinal study of attachment in northern Germany, 2 years old = SSP
- 49% were type A insecure avoidant
- German children are taught to be independent from an early age and accustomed to being left with other adults
3
Q
Takahashi (1986) - Japan
A
- SSP on Japanese children
- 30% more Type C insecure resistant compared to USA, showing high levels of distress when mother is absent
- Japanese children rarely separated from their mother and have a lot of close physical contact
- however distress may come from unusual procedure
4
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Sagi (1985) - Israel
A
- children often separated from parents in a day and looked after by a metapelet (caretaker)
- children sleep in dorms and cored for collectively
- highest level of Type C insecure resistant (33%)
- strong anxiety, not bothered when mother leaves
