Title

The Relation of FR Behaviour to AAI Scales

Authors

Elspeth M. Evans, University of Western OntarioFollow
Sandi Bento, University of Western OntarioFollow
David R. Pederson, University of Western OntarioFollow
Greg Moran, University of Western OntarioFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

5-2008

Abstract

Attachment theory describes the bonds between caregivers and children that serve a protective function for children.

The FR theory developed by Main and Hesse (1990) proposes that unmonitored parental behaviour, or frightened, frightening and dissociative (FR) behaviour, stemming from a history of Unresolved/disoriented (U/d) trauma, disorganizes the attachment relationship.

The parent is a source of fear and is thus unavailable as a source of safety and protection.

Notes

Presented at The International Conference on Infant Studies, in Vancouver, B.C. in May 2008.