attachment strategies (informal)

• strengths -

  uses evidence - 44 thieves study
• weaknesses -

  • sometimes separation is unavoidable
  • ignores biological factors
• August Aichhorn - ensured institution for young offenders was caring and friendly to be socialised normally despite maternal deprivation
• Sweden - 480 days for parental leave
• Hospital visiting hours reviewed so children can maintain contact with parents
• Stability in childcare practices - nursery assigning caregivers to children