schaffer and emerson Flashcards
Who conducted the study on attachment formation?
Schaffer and Emerson in 1964.
What was the aim of the study?
To assess whether there was a common pattern of attachment formation in infants and to identify distinct stages of attachment formation.
What was the sample size and demographic of the study?
60 newborn babies and their mothers from Glasgow.
How often were the mothers and babies studied?
Each month for the first year of their lives and again at 18 months.
What methods were used to measure attachment?
Separation + stranger anxiety.
At what age do most infants show separation anxiety?
6-8 months.
anxietWhat percentage of infants had at least two attachments by 18 months?
87%.
What did the findings suggest about the nature of attachments?
Attachments to different people were of a similar nature.
What was a key conclusion of the study?
There is a biologically controlled pattern of attachment formation common to all infants.
What did the study suggest about sensitive responsiveness?
Attachments are more easily made with those who display sensitive responsiveness.
What was a criticism regarding the data collection?
Data was prone to bias and inaccuracy.
What was noted about the reliability of the study?
It had high reliability due to controlled observations.
What aspect of validity did the study have?
High ecological validity due to mundane realism.
What was a limitation regarding population validity?
The study only included mothers and infants from Glasgow.
