Adult Attachment: Implications for the Therapeutic Process in a Home Visitation Intervention

Korfmacher, Jon; Adam, Emma K.; Ogawa, John R.; Egeland, Byron

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“…This pattern of participation is consistent with prior findings of lower engagement among dismissing and higher engagement among secure mothers with a therapeutic intervention (Korfmacher, Adam, Ogawa, & Egeland, 1997). There were no significant differences between parent -child interaction participants and nonparticipants on any other demographic variables or the parent emotion measures.…”

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Adult Attachment, Parent Emotion, and Observed Parenting Behavior: Mediator and Moderator Models

Adam¹,

Gunnar

Tanaka³

2004

Child Development

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In a middle-class sample of mothers of 2-year-olds, adult attachment classifications measured in the Adult Attachment Interview (AAI) were related to maternal self-reported emotional well-being and observed parenting behavior, and the potential mediating and moderating roles of maternal emotion were tested. Mothers classified as dismissing on the AAI reported significantly lower levels of positive affectivity. Mothers classified as preoccupied reported significantly higher levels of negative affectivity and anxiety. Preoccupied mothers were observed to be significantly higher on angry/intrusive parenting, but this association was not mediated by attachment-related differences in maternal emotion. Maternal emotional well-being did, however, moderate the associations between adult attachment and parenting behavior: Dismissing attachment was significantly associated with lower warmth/responsiveness only among mothers with higher levels of depressive symptoms.

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Adult Attachment, Parent Emotion, and Observed Parenting Behavior: Mediator and Moderator Models

Adam¹,

Gunnar

Tanaka³

2004

Child Development

205

144

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“…However, this finding was qualified by a marginally significant interaction between attachment style and time such that insecurely attached participants reported marginally greater reductions in perceived stress following MBSR participation than those securely attached. These findings are notable in light of research demonstrating that attachment insecurity presents psychotherapeutic challenges (e.g., Dozier, 1990;Korfmacher, Adam, Ogawa, & Egeland, 1997;McBride, Bagby, & Atkinson, 2006;Ravitz, Maunder, & McBride, 2008).…”

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The Role of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Perceived Stress: Preliminary Evidence for the Moderating Role of Attachment Style

2009

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The current research investigated whether adult attachment style moderated the effect of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) participation on levels of perceived stress. Study completing participants (secure group n = 65; insecure group n = 66) completed pre-and postintervention self-report assessments of perceived stress. The insecure group reported significantly higher stress levels prior to MBSR participation, but both groups showed significant pre-post intervention declines in perceived stress. Compared to the secure group, the insecure group also reported marginally lower perceived stress following MBSR participation. Study findings support the efficacy of MBSR for stress reduction across attachment style. Findings also suggest that MBSR participation may provide slightly greater stress reduction benefits for insecurely attached individuals.

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“…Fathers who are functioning well psychologically, without symptoms of depression and with feelings of security in close relationships, are more likely to use available support (Florian, Mikulincer, & Bucholtz, 1995;Korfmacher, Adam, Ogawa, & Egeland, 1997;Wallace & Vaux, 1993). In a recent study, mothers who were secure in their close relationships were more involved in an intervention program and used more social support resources (Korfmacher et al, 1997). Social support, in turn, has been shown to promote more appropriate involvement by parents who are at risk for interaction problems with their infants and children (Cochran, Larner, Riley, Gunnarsson, & Henderson, 1993).…”

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Getting dads involved: Predictors of father involvement in Early Head Start and with their children

Roggman

Boyce

Cook

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Infant Mental Health Journal

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Father characteristics and psychosocial functioning were examined as predictors of father involvement both with an Early Head Start (EHS) program and with their infant. Variables examined as potential predictors were selected based on the program's emphasis on building relationships as their primary intervention strategy. The 72 low-income fathers included in this study were predominantly Caucasian and married or living with their child's mother. Fathers' characteristics predicted their involvement in expected ways. Fathers were rated as more involved, both with their infants and with the EHS program, when they were better educated, less depressed, more likely to use social support especially spiritual support, and more active in their religion. Fathers who had better relationships with home visitors were those who had these same characteristics and also were less anxious about close relationships. In addition, fathers who were later rated as more engaged with their infants reported doing more activities with their infants at 10 months. These results suggest that the fathers who most need support to become more involved with their children are likely to be those who are the most difficult to get involved in an EHS program.RESUMEN: Las características del padre y el funcionamiento sicosocial fueron examinados como factores de predicción del involucramiento del padre tanto con un programa de "Early Head Start" (EHS) así como con su propio infante. Las variables examinadas como posibles factores de predicción fueron seleccionadas con base en el énfasis que el programa pone en el establecimiento de las relaciones afectivas como su primordial estrategia de intervención. Los 72 padres de bajos recursos que formaron parte de este estudio eran predominantemente de raza blanca y estaban casados o vivían con la madre de sus hijos. Las características de los padres predijeron su involucramiento de la manera como se esperaba. A los padres se les evaluó como "más involucrados," tanto con sus infantes como con el programa EHS, cuando tenían mejor educación, eran menos depresivos, más propensos a usar apoyos sociales-especialmente apoyo espiritual-y más activos dentro de sus actividades religiosas. Los padres que presentaron una mejor relación con los que les visitaban en sus casas fueron aquellos que tenían las mismas características y que también mostraban menos ansiedad con respecto a relaciones afectivas cercanas. Adicionalmente, los padres que más tarde fueron evaluados como "más comprometidos" con sus infantes declararon que llevaban a cabo más actividades con sus hijos a los diez meses de nacidos. Estos resultados sugieren que This study was supported by grant 90-YF-0004 from the Head Start Bureau Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services. We appreciate the assistance of Catherine Elwell and Kay Hansen with collecting the data. We deeply value the collaboration with Bear River Early Head Start, including Director Sarah Thurgood, Home Based Coordinator Hila Jensen, and all...

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Adult Attachment: Implications for the Therapeutic Process in a Home Visitation Intervention

Cited by 100 publications

References 3 publications

Adult Attachment, Parent Emotion, and Observed Parenting Behavior: Mediator and Moderator Models

Adult Attachment, Parent Emotion, and Observed Parenting Behavior: Mediator and Moderator Models

The Role of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Perceived Stress: Preliminary Evidence for the Moderating Role of Attachment Style

Getting dads involved: Predictors of father involvement in Early Head Start and with their children

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