Psychodynamic study- Bowlby

Question 1

procedures (8)

Answer 1

• London child guidance clinic, 2 hrs, 1936-39
• mental tests, IQ, emotional attitude
• social worker take preliminary psychiatric history
• reports made
  psychiatrist interviews child and mother individually
• school and other reports were considered to make a provisional diagnosis
• child given psychotherapy by psychiatrist
• mother talked over problems with the social worker
• continued every week for 6 months +

Question 2

methodologies (7)

Answer 2

• control groups
• mothers involved in interviews
• under 11 not charged in court
• series of case studies
• different grades
• London child guidance clinic
• 31 boys/13 girls

Question 3

Further findings (5)

Answer 3

• 40% of thieves suffered from prolonged separation from mothers compared to 5% of control groups
• even 2 ‘normal’ showed signs of instability
• 42 would develop signs of neurotic or psychotic symptoms in the future
• Those who hadn’t suffered from prolonged separation had a far from normal home environment and hostile relationship with father
• 12/14 affection-less characters had prolonged separation

Question 4

conclusions (3)

Answer 4

• proves childhood experiences assumption to be true
• if people were more aware, we could prevent it more
• juvenile crime not only caused by psychological problems but also economic and emotional issues

Question 5

social implications (5)

Answer 5

• young offenders
• longer maternity leave
• premature babies
• nurseries
• fostering and adoption

Question 6

ethical issues (5)

Answer 6

• confidentiality
• not valid consent
• IQ effect on children
• use of confidential data
• right to withdraw

Question 7

evaluation (5)

Answer 7

• ethical issues
• romanian children study
• qualitative
• not generalisable
• bias

Question 8

what did the study on Romanian orphans find out?

Answer 8

• the sooner children are adopted, the better developed they are