Attachment in foster care: The role of maternal sensitivity, adoption, and foster mother experience

被引：37

作者：

Ponciano L. ^{[1
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机构：

[1] Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA

来源：

Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal | 2010年 / 27卷 / 2期

关键词：

Attachment; Foster care; Maternal sensitivity;

D O I：

10.1007/s10560-010-0192-y

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摘要：

The attachment relationships between 76 young foster children and their foster mothers were examined with the purpose of understanding how maternal sensitivity, adoption status, and foster mother experience contribute to relationship quality. Demographic variables were also included in the analyses. Attachment quality was assessed through home observations. More than half of the participating dyads constructed secure attachments. Maternal Sensitivity and foster mothers with little prior experience predicted higher scores on attachment quality. Additionally, variables associated with adoption status and full-time employment predicted maternal sensitivity. The results are interpreted and limitations of the study are discussed within the context of recent foster care reform policies and applications for practice. © Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2010.

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页码：97 / 114

页数：17

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