An Evalution of the Attachment Theory
THE ATTACHMENT THEORY
AN EVALUTION OF THE ATTACHMENT THEORY
WHEN WORKING WITH CHILDREN IN CARE
Gail Walters
Dissertation
Social Work BA (HONS)
Manchester Metropolitan University
Tutor: Pauline Black
CONTENTS
Pages
Abstract 3
Acknowledgements 4
Statement of Ownership 5
Chapter1: Introduction
1. An Introduction to the Attachment Theory 7
2. Aims of the Study 9
Chapter 2: Methodology
2.1 Literature Review & Theoretical Considerations 12
2.2 Secondary Research - qualitative or quantitative 15
2.3 Information gathering & Content Analysis 16
Chapter 3: Literature Review
Applying the Attachment Theory when working with Looked after Children
3.1. Part 1 - Early Attachment Theories, Criticisms & Findings 20
3.2. Part 2 - Emotional and Behavioural difficulties 28
3.3 Part 3 - Effects on Child Development 35
Chapter 4: Critical overview & Conclusion
4.1 Critical overview 43
4.2 Recommendations & Conclusion 45
References 48
Appendices
1. Dissertation Proposal 54
2. Ethical Check Form 63
3. Maslow’s ‘hierarchy of needs ‘ 64
Word Count – 9490 (excluding preliminary pages and references)
ABSTRACT
This research set out to evaluate the ‘Attachment Theory’ which is central to Child Practitioners working with Looked after Children. The ‘Social Care Institute for Excellence’ (SCIE) was established by the Government in 2001 to improve Social Services for Adults &
AN EVALUTION OF THE ATTACHMENT THEORY
WHEN WORKING WITH CHILDREN IN CARE
Gail Walters
Dissertation
Social Work BA (HONS)
Manchester Metropolitan University
Tutor: Pauline Black
CONTENTS
Pages
Abstract 3
Acknowledgements 4
Statement of Ownership 5
Chapter1: Introduction
1. An Introduction to the Attachment Theory 7
2. Aims of the Study 9
Chapter 2: Methodology
2.1 Literature Review & Theoretical Considerations 12
2.2 Secondary Research - qualitative or quantitative 15
2.3 Information gathering & Content Analysis 16
Chapter 3: Literature Review
Applying the Attachment Theory when working with Looked after Children
3.1. Part 1 - Early Attachment Theories, Criticisms & Findings 20
3.2. Part 2 - Emotional and Behavioural difficulties 28
3.3 Part 3 - Effects on Child Development 35
Chapter 4: Critical overview & Conclusion
4.1 Critical overview 43
4.2 Recommendations & Conclusion 45
References 48
Appendices
1. Dissertation Proposal 54
2. Ethical Check Form 63
3. Maslow’s ‘hierarchy of needs ‘ 64
Word Count – 9490 (excluding preliminary pages and references)
ABSTRACT
This research set out to evaluate the ‘Attachment Theory’ which is central to Child Practitioners working with Looked after Children. The ‘Social Care Institute for Excellence’ (SCIE) was established by the Government in 2001 to improve Social Services for Adults &
References: Maslow’s hierarchy of needs (Based on Maslow,1954)