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With contributions from leading investigators, this book explores the effects on attachment of a wide range of factors in middle childhood, including children's broadening network of social relationships. It brings together emerging theories and findings on attachment in middle childhood and its focus is the significant years between 6 and 12.
List of contents
"O. Mayseless, "Ontogeny of Attachment in Middle Childhood: Conceptualization of Normative Changes. "R.A. Richardson, "Developmental Contextual Considerations of Parent-Child Attachment in the Later Middle Childhood Years. "K.A. Kerns, A. Schlegelmilch, T.A. Morgan, M.M. Abraham, "Assessing Attachment in Middle Childhood. "R. Kobak, N. Rosenthal, A. Serwik, "The Attachment Hierarchy in Middle Childhood: Conceptual and Methodological Issues. "J.L. Yunger, B.C. Corby, D.G. Perry, "Dimensions of Attachment in Middle Childhood. "M. Ammaniti, A. M. Speranza, S. Fedele, "Attachment in Infancy and in Early and Late Childhood: A Longitudinal Study. "H. Steele, M. Steele, "The Construct of Coherence as an Indicator of Attachment Security in Middle Childhood: The Friends and Family Interview. "Cathryn Booth LaForce, Kenneth H. Rubin, Linda Rose-Krasnor, Kim B. Burgess," Attachment and Friendship Predictors of Psychosocial Functioning in Middle Childhood and the Mediating Roles of Social Support and Self-Worth. "Ellen Moss, Diane St-Laurent, Karine Dubois-Comtois, Chantal Cyr," Quality of Attachment at School Age: Relations between Child Attachment Behavior, Psychosocial Functioning, and School Performance. "Karine Verschueren, Alfons Marcoen," Perceived Security of Attachment to Mother and Father in 8- to 11-Year-Olds: Developmental Differences and Relations to Self-Worth and Peer Relationships at School. "Laura T. Zionts, "Examining Relationships between Students and Teachers: A Potential Extension of Attachment Theory? "H. Abigail Raikes, Ross A. Thompson, "Relationships Past, Present, and Future: Reflections on Attachment in Middle Childhood.
About the author
Kathryn A. Kerns, PhD, is Professor in the Department of Psychology at Kent State University. Her current research focuses on parent/n-/child attachment in middle childhood, including assessment issues and how attachment is related to children's social and emotional development. She has over 30 publications, including the edited book [i]Family and Peers: Linking Two Social Worlds[/i]. Dr. Kerns's research has been funded by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and the National Institute of Mental Health.
Rhonda A. Richardson, PhD, is Associate Professor in the School of Family and Consumer Studies at Kent State University. Her research interests relate to understanding and strengthening the family as a context for adolescent development, with a particular focus on parent/n-/child communication in early adolescence, and parenting education for parents of middle school students. Dr. Richardson holds the Certified Family Life Educator credential, awarded by the National Council on Family Relations.
Summary
With contributions from leading investigators, this book explores the effects on attachment of a wide range of factors in middle childhood, including children's broadening network of social relationships. It brings together emerging theories and findings on attachment in middle childhood and its focus is the significant years between 6 and 12.
