Psychology in the Schools · 2004 · 175 citations · 61 references
EducationEducational PsychologyPsychologyChild DevelopmentDevelopmental PsychologySocial-emotional DevelopmentAttachment DevelopmentAttachment In Close RelationshipsParent-child InteractionParent-child RelationshipsTeacher-student RelationshipsAttachment BehaviorsAttachment ClassificationAttachment DisturbancesBehavioral Risk TrajectoriesRelationship TrajectoriesStudent-teacher Relationships
School psychology practice relies on a robust research and theoretical foundation that integrates developmental processes and outcomes, and attachment theory provides such a framework. The article offers a brief overview of attachment theory and identifies risk factors for insecure attachment. The authors review attachment theory and outline risk factors for insecure attachment development. The review discusses behavioral trajectories by attachment classification and explores student–teacher interactions and intervention implications. © 2004 Wiley Periodicals, Inc., Psychol Schs 41:247–259.
Abstract The effective practice of school psychology requires a strong research and theoretical base, a framework that encompasses developmental processes and outcomes, both adaptive and maladaptive, which facilitates assessment and intervention and offers insight into classroom and family dynamics. Attachment theory provides the school psychologist with just such a framework. In the present article we provide a brief overview of attachment theory and describe risk factors for development of insecure attachment. Behavioral trajectories of children and adolescents according to attachment classification are discussed. Finally, student–teacher interactions within an attachment perspective and implications for interventions are presented. © 2004 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Psychol Schs 41: 247–259, 2004.
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