Foster-Parent/Caregiver-Child Relationship Attachment

Paper Summary:

This paper explains that the objective of this research proposal is to design a research initiative to apply the attachment theory foster-parent/caregiver and child relationships through means of an observational study or survey/questionnaire. The author seeks to understand why the attachment between the parent/caregiver/foster parent and the child is so important to the development of the child as presented in attachment theory. The paper presents a literature review, which supports these findings and highlights the significance of activities of continuity of the child in foster care.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Background of the Study
Statement of Problem
Purpose of the Study
Rationale
Research Questions
Limitations
Definitions of Terms
Organization of the Remainder of the Study
Literature Review
Findings
Recommendations for Research
Methodology
Research Design
Instrumentation and Data Collection/Analysis
Population/Sample for Data

From the Paper:

"Caltabiano and Thorpe relate that in order to understand these attachment models from the adult relationship perspective research has relied on interviews or self-reporting methods to learn in this area. The 'Adult Attachment Interview' was reported in the work of George, Kaplan & Main (1984) in research that conducted an in-depth exploration into the nature of the adult individual's childhood relationships to their caregiver. Another method utilized in this are of study is the self-report instrument known as the 'Attachment Style Questionnaire' (ASQ) as noted in the work of Feeney, Noller & Harahan (1994)."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Ainsworth and Bell (1969) in Lyddon, William J. and Sherry, Alissa (2001) Developmental Personality Styles: An Attachment Theory Conceptualization of Personality Disorders (Practice & Theory) Journal of Counseling and Development 22 Sep 01
• Ainsworth, Tlehar, Waters, & Wall (1978) in Lyddon, William J. and Sherry, Alissa (2001) Developmental Personality Styles: An Attachment Theory Conceptualization of Personality Disorders (Practice & Theory) Journal of Counseling and Development 22 Sep 01
• Bowlby, J. (1969,1982) Attachment [Vol. 1 of Attachment and Loss]. London: Hogarth Press; New York, Basic Books; Harmondsworth, UK: Penguin (1971). ISBN 0465005438.
• Bowlby, J. (1973) Separation: Anxiety & Anger [Vol. 2 of Attachment and Loss]. London: Hogarth Press; New York: Basic Books; Harmondsworth: Penguin (1975). ISBN 0465097162.
• Bowlby, J. (1982) Attachment and Loss Vol. 1 Attachment New York: Basic Books.

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