Multiple perspectives on attachment theory: Investigating educators’ knowledge and understanding

Autor:	Marianne Knaus, Nadia Wilson-Ali, Caroline Barratt-Pugh
Rok vydání:	2019
Předmět:	Early childhood education 05 social sciences Developmental and Educational Psychology Attachment theory 050301 education 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences Early childhood Psychology 0503 education 050104 developmental & child psychology Education Developmental psychology
Zdroj:	Australasian Journal of Early Childhood. 44:215-229
ISSN:	1839-5961 1836-9391
DOI:	10.1177/1836939119855214
Popis:	This paper presents findings from a study investigating the multiple perspectives of attachment theory and practice through the voices of early childhood educators. Attachment theory has influenced research, policy and practice over the last six decades, offering a framework for understanding risk and protective factors in early childhood. Despite the increasing literature highlighting the importance of attachment relationships, attachment theory has been primarily considered from a medical health or psychological perspective and little is known about educators’ perspectives of attachment theory. In total, 488 Australian educators responded to the online survey, demonstrating a wide interest in the topic of attachment. One early childhood service was selected to participate in semi-structured interviews and observations. Findings indicate diverse perspectives in how educators support attachment relationship development, which varied according to their knowledge, understanding and experience of attachment relationships.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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