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Seifer, Ronald; Schiller, Masha – Monographs of the Society for Research in Child Development, 1995
Describes the core constructs of attachment theory, namely, the attachment system and secure-base behavior. Discusses contextual factors thought to be crucial in development of individual differences in attachment, especially maternal sensitivity, and considers child characteristics, especially temperament, that may contribute to the attachment…
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Behavioral Science Research, Infant Behavior, Measures (Individuals)

Vaughn, Brian E.; And Others – Developmental Psychology, 1992
Assessed temperament of children of 5-42 months of age. A Q-sort measure was used to assess children's attachment security between 12 and 45 months. Analysis of results revealed an association between temperament and attachment security at all ages. (BC)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Attachment Behavior, Foreign Countries, Infants