Cultural Variations - Japan And Italy Flashcards
What was the aim of Takahashi’s 1990 study?
To investigate attachments in cultures, focusing on nature vs. nurture.
What method did Takahashi use in his study?
He used the Strange Situation to assess attachment types in Japan.
What were the findings of Takahashi’s study?
32% of infants were resistant and 68% were secure.
What was the aim of the Italian study by Simonella et al (2014)?
To determine whether the proportions of babies with different attachment types matched those found in previous studies.
What method did Simonella et al use in their study?
They researched 76 12-month-olds using the Strange Situation.
What were the findings of the Simonella et al study?
50% were secure and 36% were insecure-avoidant.
What conclusion did researchers draw from the Simonella et al study?
There was a lower rate of secure attachment, possibly due to more mothers of very young children working long hours and using professional care.
What differences did researchers note regarding attachment types?
Differences in perceptions were seen as dramatic in relation to patterns of secure and insecure attachment.
