ADD and Attachment

Paper Summary:

This paper takes an in-depth look at ADD, ADHD and the issue of attachment. According to the paper, much of the literature surrounding excessive reassurance seeking behavior have identified this as a significant element in altered interpersonal functioning. The paper further discusses how it appears that when the depressed person - in this case the parent - experiences emotional distress related to life events, whether associated with the child or not, the parent will use the technique of reassurance-seeking.

Contents:
Chapter 1
Background to the Problem
Problem Statement B
Problem Statement C
Application of Results
Theoretical Framework
Definitions
Outline of Remaining Chapters
Chapter 2 - Historical Data, Review of Literature
Chapter 3 - Goals and Objectives
Chapter 4 - Methods and procedures
Chapter 5 - Evaluation
Chapter 6 - Ethical Considerations
Chapter 7 - References
Chapter 8 - Budget and Justifications
Chapter 9 - Appendices

From the Paper:

"A study on attachment style and excessive reassurance seeking examined the association between ERS in the relationships between couples and depression (Shaver, Schachner, & Mikulincer, 2005). Seventy-two couples were interviewed regarding the presence of ERS and attachment issues in their relationships in study one. The main goals of the second study, done on 61 couples using the same measure, were to see if the results of the first study were reproducible. Couples involved in then studies were asked to complete daily diary assessments for 14 days. In both studies, the presence of ERS was associated with demonstrated clinical depression but interestingly it was only noted secondary to relationship related anxiety. Even though the partners were aware of the presence of ERS within the relationship, it did not appear to be associated with relationship quality, suggesting it is an element outside of the actual state of the relationship. In fact, the study showed that the primary attachment style within these relationships demonstrating ERS was avoidance attachment. The second study successfully replicated the findings of the first and demonstrated that underlying processes within the relationships, most noticeably that the presence of ERS within the relationship was not necessarily resulting in relationship dissatisfaction. This lack of association between ERS and the subjective perception of relationship quality is significant in that they are in opposition to that which is suggested by Joiner, et. al. in their theoretical model surrounding ERS. Most of the people involved in the study were not clinically depressed although it should be noted that the Joiner study did not address relationship quality. "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Hock, E., & Lutz, W. (2001). Peer rejection in childhood: Effects on maternal depression and behavior problems in toddlers. Journal of Genetic Psychology, 162.
• Luoma, I., Tamminen, T., Kaukonen, P., Laippala, P., Puura, K., Salmelin, R., & Almqvist, F. (2001). Longitudinal study of maternal depressive symptoms and child well-being. Journal of American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 40.
• Williamson, G., Walters, A., & Shaffer, D. (2002). Caregiver models of self and others, coping, and depression: Predictors of depression in children with chronic pain. Health Psychology, 21.
• Joiner, TE Jr.; Metalsky, GI (2001) Excessive reassurance seeking: Delineating a risk factor involved in the development of depressive symptoms. Psychological Science. 12(5), 371-378
• Joiner, T & Metalsky, G. (2001) Excessive reassurance seeking: Delineating a risk factor involved in the development of depressive symptoms. Psychological Science. 12(5), 371-378

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