Self ‐concept in institutionalized children with disturbed attachment: The mediating role of exploratory behaviours

ConclusionsInstitution‐reared children with disturbed attachment behaviours were likely to have a negative perception of self and one's own competences. Limited exploratory behaviours explained this linkage. Targeting disordered attachment in children reared in institutions and their caregivers should become a high priority as a means for preventing socioemotional development issues.

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Source: Child: Care, Health and Development - September 1, 2017 Category: Child Development Authors: V. S. Vacaru, P. S. Sterkenburg, C. Schuengel Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research