Publication year: 2011
Source: Children and Youth Services Review, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 12 August 2011
Nancy J., Cohen , Fataneh, Farnia
Background: This study continues the examination of the process of attachment formation of mothers and their adopted Chinese daughters two years postadoption. Method: 30 children adopted from China (mean age =13.6months at adoption) were assessed and followed two years following adoption. They were compared to 31 nonadopted Canadian girls of similar age and family background. In earlier reported longitudinal studies of the adopted children maternal reports of attachment security were employed. In the current study the Strange Situation Procedure was used. Results: Adopted children show signs of having a secure attachment with their mothers two years following adoption. There was only some evidence that disorganized…
Highlights: ► · Most adopted children are securely attached with their mothers two years postadoption. ► · More adopted than nonadopted children showed disorganized attachment. ► · Attachment is open to change in children adopted after one year of age.