AO3

• Validity:

  P - strength, high internal validity

  E - high control over EV

  E - still face = controlled environment, no distractions

  interactional synchrony = filmed, watched by independent observers

  C - conclusion is genuine, caregiver's behaviour = main influence on child's behaviour
• Replicability:

  P - limitation, results aren't replicated

  E - Kenyan mothers have less interactions but secure attachments

  E - cultural differences have a role, difference in amount of interactions

  C - less reliability, results not consistently shown
• Ethical implications:

  P - limitation, mothers feel guilty for going back to work

  E - importance of increased interactions between child and caregiver

  E - working mothers have less interactions with their children

  C - problematic, best financial decision, benefits economy, working mothers pay taxes
• Applications:

  P - strength, lead to interventions that strengthen attachments

  E - baby wearing/baby massage; help parents read their children and respond quickly

  E - baby sign language; interactional synchrony, helps parents respond to their child

  C - beneficial implications on society, help working mums have more quality interactions