influence of early attachment on later relationships

• what does the IWM show?

  • Internal working model
  • Securely attached babies have the best childhood and adulthood and good friendships whereas insecure do not
• what was the haven and shaver study?

  • Analysed 620 responses to the love quiz
  • 56% were classed as secure , 25% avoidant and 19% resistant 
  • Secure had long lasting good relationships 
  • Avoidant showed fear of intimacy and jealousy 
• what support is there for effects in childhood?

  Early attachment predicts later attachments , emotional wellbeing and attachment to own childCan see the advantages and disadvantages in the future 
• what is limitation for effects from childhood?

  Regensburg’s longitudinal study followed 43 individuals from one year of age At 16 they was assessed using adult attachment interview and found no continuity Not sure about the extent to which it affects later development 
• what is a limitation from effects from childhood?

  Participants may lie about their childhood or upbringing and it is hard to see if it is adult attachment or early attachmentMay be confounded which makes it meaningless  
• what else influences later relationships?

  Genetically influenced personality may influence attachment quality and later development  not just parenting style Not entirely sure if other factors influence later development