role of father Flashcards
1
Q
outline Schaffer and Emerson’s research (1964)
A
despite forming initial attachment with mother at 7 months, a few weeks/months after they formed secondary attachments
formed with father by 18 months in 75% of cases (protested when father walked away- separation distress)
2
Q
outline Grossman’s research (2002)
A
longitudinal study
looked at both parents’ behaviour and its relationship to quality of children’s attachments into teens
only mother attachments related to adolescent relationships
fathers diff role- play and stimulation rather than nurturing
