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Infant-Father Attachment, 2002.
A discussion of infant-father attachment and the impact on the development on the infant.
3,568 words (approx. 14.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 99.95
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This paper examines, through a literature review, the infant-father relationship. It looks at how most research has illustrated the importance of infant-mother relationship, without an equal consideration of the role of the father in infant-father relationships even though with the changing family structure and social beliefs, more fathers are spending time with their infants. It evaluates how expectant fathers want to be a part of the birthing experience and how the surge of interest by fathers has given rise to many studies that have sought to establish the impact of early father-infant bonding on their relationship later on.
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"The renewed scientific interest in the early seventies explored the stereotypical perception of fathers who were regarded as harsh disciplinarians and could not interact intimately with their infants (Rosenblith, 1992, p. 484). A study conducted on Australian fathers revealed that only 34 percent of the fathers believed that they could take care of their children (in Rosenblith, 1992, p. 484). However, another study revealed the complexity of some fathers? feelings toward these stereotypical notions. In the study, although most of the fathers? conceptions of their roles cohered with the stereotype, they also believed that fathers should be emotionally responsive and play with their infants (Rosenblith, 1992, p. 484). Therefore, even though they shared some stereotypical beliefs, they also possessed ideas that veer radically away from stereotype."
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Infant-father Attachment, 2000.
An examination of the impact of attachment on a child's development including the changing father's roles, compared to mother-child attachment, research problems, marital stress, work outside home and more.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 111.95
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The subject of this paper is infant-father attachment and the impact on the development on the infant. Most research has illustrated the importance of infant-mother relationship, without an equal consideration of the role of the father in infant-father relationships. However, with the changing family structure and social beliefs, more fathers are spending time with their infants.
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"The subject of this paper is infant-father attachment and the impact on the development on the infant. Most research has illustrated the importance of infant-mother relationship, without an equal consideration of the role of the father in infant-father relationships. However, with the changing family structure and social beliefs, more fathers are spending time with their infants. In addition, expectant fathers want to be a part of the birthing experience. In a 1981 survey, 95 percent of men looked forward to being in the delivery room (Rosenblith, 1992, p. 484). The surge of interest by fathers gave rise to many studies that sought to establish the impact of early father-infant bonding on their relationship later on. Therefore, discovering the impact of a father's interaction with the infant can be significant in promoting the overall well..."
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Children's Attachment to their Father's, 2004.
Reviews six articles about the father-child attachment.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper reviews six sources of information regarding the father-child attachment. More specifically, the paper reviews six articles on father-child attachment examining the nature of the attachment bond and how it differs from mother-child attachment.
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"The purpose of this paper is to review six sources of information about child-father attachment. Each article is selected for the relevance of its findings to the question, "what is the nature of the attachment bond between father and child and does it differ from the nature of the attachment bond between mother and child?" Each article is first presented in APA format, its reason for selection and relevance to the topic is then discussed and possible sources for the answers to..."
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Infant Attachment, 2003.
A discussion of infant attachment and the effect on it of maternal employment outside of the home.
2,990 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 103.95
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This paper studies infant attachment and examines the effect of the mother working outside of the home. The paper begins by discussing theories of infant attachment and its importance. Next the paper reviews the literature on infant-mother attachment and the factors that affect attachment. Then the paper concludes with an analysis of whether or not there is an impact of maternal employment on infant-mother attachment.
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"The bonding between an infant and the primary caregiver -- usually the mother -- is thought by many psychologists to be an important step for building future relationships and personality. Psychologists originally believed that attachment was..."
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Attachment in Infants, 2006.
This paper examines Janet Gonzalez-Mena's theory of the importance of infant attachments.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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The paper looks at an article by Janet Gonzalez-Mena that addresses different types of attachment styles in infants. The paper first analyzes and discusses aspects from her article, such as what occurs when the infant is or is not securely attached and then it moves on to look at the author's opinions of this article. The paper concludes that her article is truthful.
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"Multiple psychologists seem to agree that the behavior of the child is central to behavior of the adult that child will eventually become. Some psychologists, such as Sigmund Freud and Erik Erikson, spent much of their life publishing theories relating to the importance of childhood development upon adult development. As such, one key issue stems from infant attachment styles--either secure, insecure or basically devoid of any attachment at all. One article which addresses infant attachment styles with adults, entitled "A look at the attachment process," written by Janet Gonzalez-Mena, posits that it is central to positive growth in the child that they form secure attachments with responsive adults in their early existence. Gonzalez-Mena opens her article with an explanation of how infants, while getting their needs met (food, warmth, etc), create a relationship with the adults around them."
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Infant Child Care and Attachment, 2004.
This paper discusses that infant child care affects a child?s emotional attachment to his parents and shapes his future behavioral profile.
2,610 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 17 sources, MLA, $ 78.95
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This paper explains that a child?s attachment to its caregivers is assessed in terms of security because a secure attachment to caregivers engenders confidence in a child, facilitating and promoting his exploration of the world around him, ensuring that, in the event of anxiety or discomfort, the child will return to the security of the foundation provided by those caregivers. The author points out that a study has established that time spent in daycare, regardless of the quality of that daycare, correlates directly with the predictable problem profile of projected child behaviors. The paper concludes that a division of roles between parent and alternative caregiver, ?shared care?, provides a better sense of attachment, meaning security for the child and making better emotional and developmental opportunities for the child.
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"Structural features were found in the National Day Care Study. and had considerable effects on the manifest well-being of the infants in the day care settings that formed part of the sample. Dynamic features, the quality and frequency of interactions between the care-givers and the children, were seen to have a profound effect on self-esteem, physical and cognitive abilities. It was seen, however, that contextual features are perhaps the most potent at work in the definition of quality childcare: Child outcomes depend less on the form of care than on characteristics of the setting."
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Facilitating Attachment in Newly Adopted Infants, 2001.
Discusses attachment strategies; their importance and influence of previous environment.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, $ 47.95
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"Facilitating attachment in all infants is essential for them to develop a sense of trust in the world (?Adoption,? 1990, p. 1). Their basic trust in the world forms the foundation for the development of the infants and their interaction with other people and society (Helding, 1994). By trusting their primary caretakers, infants feel safe to explore their surroundings, knowing that their primary caretakers are close to them. Young children often look back to their parents for signs of reactions and support. These interactions and trust lead to internal referencing when the children get older. In making decisions about various activities, they think about their parents? reactions even when the latter is physically not there (Doolittle, 1995). Without a sense of attachment, the children will grow up without acknowledging social standards and the value..."
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Reactive Attachment Disorder, 2004.
An overview of the symptoms and treatment of attachment disorders.
1,845 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 59.95
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Attachment disorder has somewhat different forms in adults and children. In infants and young children, reactive attachment disorder is prevalent in those who do not have a parental figure that they can securely attach to for love and comfort. In order to thrive and develop normally, infants need a caregiver to help them regulate and handle emotion. In adults, attachment is more often viewed from an interpersonal relationship perspective and how that individual?s early significant interpersonal relationships, particularly with their caregivers, have affected their relationships in adulthood. This research paper examines attachment disorders and how these ailments are treated in clinical practice.
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"Childhood adversity has been shown to be a determinant on secure adult attachment (Kessler & Mickelson, 1997). Specific childhood adversities are correlated with insecure adult attachment. Those who experienced serious interpersonal traumas such as physical abuse and/or neglect are more predestined to develop insecure attachment than those who were not. Parental psychopathologies, substance abuse, and financial adversity were also significantly related to insecure adult attachment. These adversities have their affects into adulthood because as a child, the person?s trust in their parental figure is betrayed, and in turn damages the parent-child relationship."
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Reactive Attachment Disorder, 2007.
This paper gives an in-depth description of reactive attachment disorder as seen in children.
8,216 words (approx. 32.9 pages), 48 sources, APA, $ 175.95
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This study explores the psychological disorder known as reactive attachment disorder. This problem can occur when early childhood attachment patterns are chronically interrupted. The author describes factors that may contribute to this problem and the actual symptoms of the disorder. Finally, the author states that this study was initiated in order to develop a best practices handbook to increase the awareness of this condition and to provide a helpful approach for therapists when working with children who are or have experienced attachment issues. Includes charts and tables.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Significance of the Study
Limitations of the Project
Definition of Terms
Organization of the Project
Chapter Two
Review of the Research on Issues that are Relevant to the Study
Introduction
Attachment Theory and RAD
Diagnosis of Reactive Attachment Disorder
Implications of Reactive Attachment Disorder
Identifying Effective Treatment for Reactive Attachment Disorder
Synthesis of the Review of the Research
Chapter 3: Methodology
Introduction
CHAPTER 4: Product
CHAPTER 5: Conclusion
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" When early childhood attachment patterns are chronically interrupted, children may develop reactive attachment disorder; unfortunately, RAD remains a widely misunderstood and under-diagnosed disorder (Doggett, Renfro-Michel & Sheperis, 2003). While studies have shown time and again that some children who experience early disruptions in the attachment process are able to cope with such events, others appear to be unable to recover, such as with children suffering from reactive attachment disorder. The symptoms of RAD vary from child to child, of course, but studies have found that a lack of ability to give and receive affection, cruelty to others especially pets, abnormalities in eye contact and speech patterns, lying and stealing, lack of long-term friends, and extreme control problems are common (Flanagan, 1999). Complicating the problem for clinicians are the number of behavioral disorders that can manifest during these early years that may mimic the symptoms of reactive attachment disorder, and the diagnosis of RAD is made only when there are no other likely causes for the lack of social responsiveness, such as mental retardation (Flanagan, 1999)."
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The Attachment Theory, 2002.
This paper discusses attachment theory as describing how the emotional and social health of infants is dependent upon a secure relationship with a primary caregiver.
1,025 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 5 sources, $ 39.95
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This paper explains this theory and how it relates with the effects of separation on schoolchildren. This paper also shows how intervention can help in treating schoolchildren.
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Attachment Disorder in Adopted Children, 2002.
An overview of attachment disorder woth an emphasis on the attachment of adopted children and the adopted family.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper will look at attachment disorders, and will consider the role that it plays in adopted children as well as the effect that is has on the adopted family. The children under consideration will be especially those who are part of the international adoption setting.
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Adult Attachment Styles, 2006.
This paper discuses adult attachment styles, which are the ways adults form special emotional relationships with other people.
830 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper describes four basic adult attachment styles: the secure/autonomous style, the dismissing/avoidant style, the preoccupied style and the unclassifiable/disorganized style. The author stresses that early attachment styles are established in childhood through the infant-caregiver relationship. The paper relates that, regardless of the type of adult attachment style, communication is one critical item that will help people have lasting relationships. The author urges that persons not be labeled by their attachment style because they can re-train themselves to develop more positive behavior.
Table of Contents:
Defined
Secure / Autonomous Style
Dismissing / Avoidant Style
Preoccupied Style
Unclassifiable / Disorganized Style
Conclusion
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"As these children grow into adults, the effects are also positive. Children who are securely attached tend to have trusting, long-term relationships in their adulthood. As adults and being securely attached, these same individuals have a great understanding and perspective on important relationships in their lives. They demonstrate a forgiving attitude toward their mate and tend to show compassion for others. They tend to speak of how their past experiences have influenced their present feelings and relationships."
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Theory of Attachment, 2006.
This paper examines Bowlby's theory of attachment, which has gained wide acceptance among the social work professionals.
1,238 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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This paper examines the theory of attachment, an idea the author describes as introducing new meanings to human relationship. The proposition that, to thrive emotionally, children need a close and continuous care-giving relationship required theoretical explanation. The author further analyzes Bowlby's approach to the concept of attachment. Although never satisfied with the theory of dependence, which focused on human relations progressing through fulfillment of basic needs, his methodical research manifested the theory of attachment, which highlighted the importance of care-giving and care-taking responses more than primary needs of hunger and sex.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Bowlby's Theory of Attachment
Animal Behavior Studies
Bowlby's Analysis of Animal Studies.
Extension of Bowlby's Attachment Theory
Conclusions
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"According to attachment theory, attachment is not just an outcome of the need to satisfy various drives, like Sigmund Freud thought. For example, children are not just attached to their parents because they provide food; their attachment also involves behavior that is independent of their direct needs. Attachment theory assumes that humans are social beings; they do not just use other people to satisfy their drives. In this way, attachment theory is similar to object relations' theory (Grohol, 2005)."
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Bonding and Attachment, 2008.
An explanation of the bonding and attachment processes experienced by mothers and their children.
1,594 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 52.95
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This paper describes and examines the process of natural bonding between mother and child that takes place when a baby is born and goes on to explain the various phases of attachment.
Outline:
What are the Phases of Attachment?
A Very Strange Situation: How does an infant cope with separation?
How are Bonding and Attachment seen in various stages of one's life?
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"As a mother looks at her newborn for the first time, she feels a surge of emotions that can only be expressed for her newborn. She feels the immediate need to protect her newborn. Is this so-called maternal instinct a biological reaction, or are these feelings learned, passed on from the knowledge of one mother to another? How are people able to build and keep relationships built on trust? Why is it that a person may feel a sense of belonging to someone, and yet, feel detached from another? British psychoanalyst, John Bowlby, claimed that our way of making and keeping relationships as adults began to develop at infancy. He formulated the theory that normal attachment, when we were still babies, is critical to people's healthy development. He introduced the concepts of bonding and attachment as important foundations of building healthy relationships as adults."
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Dysfunctional Attachment, 2005.
This paper is a literature review studying the relationship of heroin addicts and either their D (disorganized) type attachment, or factors that might be assumed to denote D type behaviors.
1,870 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 29 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper examines dysfunctional attachment, especially the D (disorganized) form, as an a priori factor in the psychology of heroin addicts and as an impact on the therapeutic relationship. The author points out that Goodman and Hans (1999) investigated infants exposed to methadone in utero did not differ from comparison infants in indexes of proximity-seeking at reunion but did display higher scores on indexes of disorganized and avoidant behavior and lower scores on indexes of contact-maintaining behavior. The paper relates that because some people who can control their habit, indulging in heroin only on weekends, all addictions may not be allied to dysfunctional attachment patterns.
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"Carswell et al (2002) investigated a social control model for dealing with serious addiction in youthful abusers. They noted that some "argue that delinquency and substance abuse are learned behaviors produced by continued exposure to multiple risk factors associated with problems or deficits within the individual, family, peers, school, and community." Among these was conflict-ridden families, arguably resulting in dysfunctional attachment patterns. They investigated whether the standard protective factors-supportive parental relationships among them-were mitigating factors for both the dysfunctional behaviors and resulting abuse problems."
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