The purpose of this study was to describe behavioral and psychological characteristics of children with insecure-attachments to their mothers. 4 cases were investigated based on mothers' self-reports about the upbringing environment, observation of ch...
The purpose of this study was to describe behavioral and psychological characteristics of children with insecure-attachments to their mothers. 4 cases were investigated based on mothers' self-reports about the upbringing environment, observation of children's play, and examination of children's intelligence by employing K-SPPSI. As the mothers' reports about their children's behavioral problems were consistent with the diagnosis of attachment type, mothers' reports were proven to be an important factor for assessing the quality of children's attachment. In-depth investigation about children's early experience shows the quality of children's attachment is related to length of breast-feeding and mothers' psychological instability during pregnancy. In the study, children with insecure-attachment have similar sleeping habits and play subjects.