Adolescent Females' Security with Parents Predicts the Quality of Peer Interactions

Black, Katherine A.; McCartney, Kathleen

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“…Correlations between Peer Attachment and these measures of family functioning were small. Numerous additional studies support of the reliability and validity of the IPPA (Adams and Chase-Lansdale, 2002;Amsden et al, 1991;Black and McCartney, 1997;Formoso et al, 2000;Paterson et al, 1995;Pavlidis and McCauley, 2001). Armsden and Greenberg's (1987) factor analysis of IPPA data using undergraduate students resulted in three factors for questions pertaining to both parents and peers (Trust, Communication, and Alienation).…”

Section: Attachment Assessmentmentioning

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Section: Parental Attachmentmentioning

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“…In a sample of undergraduate students, Armsden and Greenberg (1987) Black and McCartney, 1997;Formoso et al, 2000;Paterson et al, 1995;Pavlidis and McCauley, 2001). …”

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“…A child's attachment to a parent appears to serve as a model for other close relationships (Ainsworth, 1989;Bowlby, 1973;Hazan and Shaver, 1994). Secure attachment to a parent often is a prelude to successful interpersonal skills and intimate relationships (Black and McCartney, 1997;Madden-Derdich et al, 2002) and attachment to a parent remains even after attachments to peers are established (Hazan and Shaver, 1994;Hazan and Zeifman, 1994).However, the association between parental attachment and peer attachment appears to be complex and evolves with maturity. Freeman and Brown (2001) reported that among adolescents with insecure parental attachment, most selected a peer as their primary attachment figure, a finding replicated by other researchers (Hazan and Zeifman, 1994;Schneider and Younger, 1996).…”

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Structure and validity of people in my life: A self-report measure of attachment in late childhood

Ridenour

Greenberg

Cook

2006

J Youth Adolescence

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No self-report measure of attachment is well validated for middle-childhood. This study examined the validity and factor structure of the People in My Life (PIML) measure in 320 urban, fifth and sixth graders. Validity analyses consisted of correlational analyses between PIML subscales and the Child Behavior Checklist, Delinquency Rating Scale for Self and Others, Heath Resources Inventory, and Reynolds Child Depression Scale. Validity correlations were consistent with a-priori hypotheses. Confirmatory factor analyses consisted of comparison of model fit indices between seven models. Two models fit the data well and both models were consistent with the traditionally used PIML scoring protocol. Moreover, both models were consistent with the Inventory of Parent and Peer Attachment (IPPA), on which the PIML is modeled, as well as the theoretical underpinnings of attachment in childhood. The PIML and IPPA provide instruments for obtaining a continuous selfreport measure of attachment from middle-childhood through adulthood. KeywordsPeople in my life; Attachment; Late childhood; Factor analysis; Validity Attachment, defined as the type of enduring emotional bond that an individual has toward significant others such as family, friends, and close associates, has long been considered an important factor in social and psychological healthiness (Ainsworth et al., 1978; Bowlby, 1969 Bowlby, /1982Bowlby, /1973Hinde, 1982;Sroufe, 1978). Secure attachment with parents and/or peers in NIH-PA Author ManuscriptNIH-PA Author Manuscript NIH-PA Author Manuscript adolescents is associated with life satisfaction, school achievement, self-esteem, and psychological adjustment (Armsden and Greenberg, 1987;Buhrmester, 1990;Bukowski et al., 1993;Hartup, 1996;Nickerson and Nagle, 2004). Children who form insecure attachments are at greater risk for experiencing psychopathology when they are older, even into adulthood (Allen and Land, 1999;Dozier et al., 1999). Hence, children's quality of attachment to others is associated with emotional and behavioral well-being in critical ways. Parental attachmentAttachment theory and research describe types of emotional bonds between parents and children, individuals and their friends and significant others. Some of the central goals of attachment theory and research are to specify the ideal types of attachments, how attachment to others might evolve developmentally as people mature, and the consequences of optimal and non-optimal attachments (Ainsworth, 1991; Bowlby, 1969 Bowlby, /1982Bowlby, /1973 Elicker et al., 1992). A child's attachment to a parent appears to serve as a model for other close relationships (Ainsworth, 1989;Bowlby, 1973;Hazan and Shaver, 1994). Secure attachment to a parent often is a prelude to successful interpersonal skills and intimate relationships (Black and McCartney, 1997;Madden-Derdich et al., 2002) and attachment to a parent remains even after attachments to peers are established (Hazan and Shaver, 1994;Hazan and Zeifman, 1994).However, the association betw...

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Section: Attachment Assessmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Parental Attachmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In a sample of undergraduate students, Armsden and Greenberg (1987) Black and McCartney, 1997;Formoso et al, 2000;Paterson et al, 1995;Pavlidis and McCauley, 2001). …”

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Structure and validity of people in my life: A self-report measure of attachment in late childhood

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“…Secure attachment to parents has been shown to lead to success in interpersonal functioning (Black & McCartney, 1997;Elicker et al, 1992;Rice, 1990), and adolescents who describe their parents as warm and accepting are more likely to indicate intimate relationships with best friends (Madden-Derdich, Estrada, Sales, Leonard, & Updegraff, 2002).…”

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Parent and Peer Attachment in Late Childhood and Early Adolescence

Nickerson

Nagle

2005

The Journal of Early Adolescence

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This study investigated child and early adolescent relationships with parents and peers within the theoretical framework of attachment. A cross-sectional sample of 279 fourth, sixth, and eighth graders completed two self-report measures assessing attachment to parents and friends. Fourth graders described more trusting and communicative relationships with parents than sixth or eighth graders. Older early adolescents turned to peers to fulfill attachment functions of proximity seeking and safe haven more often than children, although all participants reported that parents primarily served secure base functions. Females reported more trust, communication, and overall attachment to peers than males. Grade, sex, and views of attachment relationships to parents and peers predicted the introduction of friends into the attachment hierarchy. Participants who viewed relationships with parents as less secure were more likely to select peers to fulfill attachment functions. The important and complementary roles of parents and peers and their implications are discussed.Keywords: attachment; parents; peers; intimacy; transition The transition in parent and peer relationships from late childhood to early adolescence is a dramatic one. With the onset of early adolescence, there is increased conflict in the parent-child relationship and early adolescents perceive their parents as less supportive (Ammaniti, van Ijzendoorn, Speranza, 223 The research presented in this article is based on the first author's doctoral dissertation. The authors wish to thank the students and the school districts whose participation made thiswork possible.We are also grateful to

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Attachment relationships and adolescents' life satisfaction: Some relationships matter more to girls than boys

Claudia

Huebner

2008

Psychology in the Schools

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This study examined the extent to which the quality of parent and peer attachments related to early adolescents' life satisfaction (LS), whether peer attachment served as a mediator between parent attachment and LS, and potential gender differences. A total of 587 middle school students in grades 6 through 8 participated. Although both parent and peer attachment positively related to LS, parent attachment was the stronger unique predictor. There was no significant difference between males and females in levels of parent attachment; however, females reported higher levels of attachment to peers. This study also found that early adolescents were more attached to their mothers than their fathers. Finally, peer attachment partially mediated the relationship between parent attachment and LS, but only for females. Implications for gender-specific intervention programs are discussed.

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Adolescent Females' Security with Parents Predicts the Quality of Peer Interactions

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Structure and validity of people in my life: A self-report measure of attachment in late childhood

Structure and validity of people in my life: A self-report measure of attachment in late childhood

Parent and Peer Attachment in Late Childhood and Early Adolescence

Attachment relationships and adolescents' life satisfaction: Some relationships matter more to girls than boys

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