Real world value

• P- one strength is that Harlow’s research has had profound implications for children care
• E- due to the importance of early experiences on long-term development, it is vital that all of children’s needs are catered for; taking care of a child’s physical needs alone is not sufficient
• E- it helps social workers and clinical psychologists understand that the lack of bonding experience can have risk factors in children’s development, allowing them to intervene to prevent poor outcomes (Howe 1998)
• L- this suggests Harlows work is influential in understanding the importance of early attachments, therefor Harlows research is not just theoretical but also practical