Maternal sensitivity during distressing tasks: A unique predictor of attachment security
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Maternal sensitivity during distressing tasks: a unique predictor of attachment security.
The extent to which maternal sensitivity during a non-arousing free play task and during distressing tasks at 6 months predicted infant-mother attachment security was examined. When considered simultaneously, only maternal sensitivity during distressing tasks predicted subsequent attachment security. Infant temperament was unrelated to attachment security.
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عنوان ژورنال: Infant Behavior and Development
سال: 2011
ISSN: 0163-6383
DOI: 10.1016/j.infbeh.2011.04.006