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Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
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Florida Atlantic University
Date Issued
1993
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1993
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A conceptualization of maternal attachment during
preadolescence was proposed, and a self-report instrument
designed to measure preadolescents' maternal attachment
style was developed. It was hypothesized that
preadolescents' attachment style is related to their social
adjustment with peers. Subjects were 229 third through
seventh graders. Results indicated that avoidant
preadolescent girls were seen by peers as demonstrating
externalizing behaviors with peers. Also, the more avoidant
the girls were, the more enemies they had. Preoccupied
preadolescent boys were viewed by peers as exhibiting
internalizing behaviors: These boys were seen as victimized,
immature, depressed, fearful, and physically weak. In
contrast, avoidant boys were perceived as aggressive,
dishonest, and physically strong.
preadolescence was proposed, and a self-report instrument
designed to measure preadolescents' maternal attachment
style was developed. It was hypothesized that
preadolescents' attachment style is related to their social
adjustment with peers. Subjects were 229 third through
seventh graders. Results indicated that avoidant
preadolescent girls were seen by peers as demonstrating
externalizing behaviors with peers. Also, the more avoidant
the girls were, the more enemies they had. Preoccupied
preadolescent boys were viewed by peers as exhibiting
internalizing behaviors: These boys were seen as victimized,
immature, depressed, fearful, and physically weak. In
contrast, avoidant boys were perceived as aggressive,
dishonest, and physically strong.
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74 p.
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FA00000759
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Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Thesis (M.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1968.
FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
Date Backup
1993
Date Created Backup
1993
Date Text
1993
Date Created (EDTF)
1993
Date Issued (EDTF)
1993
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FAU
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FA00000759
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Attributed name: Florida Atlantic University
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Finnegan, Regina Ann
Graduate College
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74 p.
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Preadolescents' Maternal Attachment: Conceptualization, Measurement, and Relation to Social Adjustment
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1993
1993
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Fla.
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Boca Raton, Fla.
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Title
Preadolescents' Maternal Attachment: Conceptualization, Measurement, and Relation to Social Adjustment
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Preadolescents' Maternal Attachment: Conceptualization, Measurement, and Relation to Social Adjustment