The relation between preschoolers' attachement narratives and social/behavioural functioning

Abstract

This study aimed to look at the relationship between attachment narratives and social and behavioural functioning, and replicate the findings of previous studies using the Attachment Doll Play tool. A total of 41 preschoolers were assessed using both the Attachment Doll Play and the Social Skills Rating System (SSRS). It was hypothesized that children classified as insecure would demonstrate higher levels of behaviour problems and children classified as secure would demonstrate higher levels of social skills. Results suggested significant support for these hypotheses. However, results of the study did not replicate the distributions reported in the original study using the Attachment Doll Play. The results of this study demonstrated that there is a significant relationship between attachment classifications and social skills and behaviour problems. However, more studies should be conducted to replicate previous findings and support the reliability of the Attachment Doll Play.