Evaluation: The effects of institutionalisation

Question 1

Name the strength of the Effects of Institutionalisation

Answer 1

• Study lead to improvements of caring for children in institutions
• Children now have:

> Lower number of caregivers
Offers them a chance to develop normal attachments & avoid disinhibited attachment

Question 2

Name the 1st limitation of the Effects of Institutionalisation

Answer 2

Lack of generalisability
- Romanian orphanages:

> Had poor standards of care
Some were abused
Had low levels of stimulation

Question 3

Name the 2nd limitation of the Effects of Institutionalisation

Answer 3

Confounding participant variables
- Due to children being neglected

> Therefore difficult to assess the effects of institutions as an independent variable
Other difficulties children faced = influenced their behaviour