Cultural variations Flashcards
What was Van Ijzendoorns procedure
Did a meta analysis of 32 strange situation studies which involved over 2000 children
Which country had the highest % of insecure avoidant children
Germany - 35%
Why did Germany have the highest number of insecure avoidant children
They want strong and independent children
What country had the highest % of insecure resistant children
Japan and Israel
Why did Israel have a high level of insecure resistant children
Children are raised in Kibbutz so children have less separation anxiety
What was the most common attachment type in every country
Securely attached
Which country had the lowest % of securely attached children
China - 50%
What does the cultural differentiations in attachment mean
There is some variation in attachment types between cultured meaning that attachment may not be innate and could be learned
