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Peer reviewedCrowell, Judith A.; Feldman, S. Shirley – Child Development, 1988
Studies the interactional behavior between 64 mothers and their children aged two-four in relation to the mothers' internal models of relationships and select child characteristics. The results indicated that children's behavioral and developmental status and mothers' internal models were associated with dyadic behavior. (RJC)
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Mothers, Parent Background, Parent Child Relationship
Peer reviewedMacDonald, Kevin – Child Development, 1992
Provides an evolutionary account of the human affectional system. Warmth is conceptualized as a reward system which evolved to facilitate cohesive family relationships and paternal investment in children. Warmth must be distinguished from security of attachment. Relationships based on warmth can coexist with relationships based on exploitation.…
Descriptors: Affection, Affective Behavior, Attachment Behavior, Evolution
