Multi-method assessment of attachment for middle childhood and early adolescence: links to parenting and parent attachment

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Observational analysis links parenting and parental attachment to attachment security in children.

A multi-method assessment of attachment indicates significant links between parenting practices and attachment security.
Using the Middle Childhood Attachment Coding System, findings reveal connections among maternal sensitivity, autonomy support, and attachment models.
Evaluating 179 mother-child dyads, diverse measures showed associations with attachment security and parenting behaviors.
These results highlight the importance of incorporating multiple assessment methods for understanding parent-child attachment dynamics.

Brumariu et al. (2025) studied this question.

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