2 studies were undertaken to assess the positive affective correlates of secure attachment in
infancy and to assess the relation between secure attachment in infancy and competence in …

Abstract [Correction Notice: An erratum for this article was reported in Vol 34 (1) of
Developmental Psychology (see record 2009-22882-001). On page 825, Method section …

Abstract Forty 4-to 5-year-old first-born children in two preschool groups, differing markedly
in terms of classroom ecology (class size, number of children with behavior problems), were …

Attachment theorists suggest that attachment security with parents supports the quality of
social adaptation in peer groups during early childhood, and numerous studies supporting …

The influence of infant-mother attachment pattern on the development of peer interaction
from 2 to 3 years of age was examined longitudinally. Attachment was assessed in the …

Early attachment quality was related to social competence with an unfamiliar peer at age
four, and to maternal management of peer interaction. Subjects were thirty-eight children …

Attachment research suggests that children with secure attachments are more able to
construct meaningful relationships with peers. Few studies, however, have attempted to map …

Two components of the parent-child relationship, attachment and play, are associated with
peer competence, but have not been related to one another. This study examines:(a) …

Abstract 37 age-and sex-matched toddler dyads were observed between ages 20 and 23
mo in a 30-min play session with mothers present. Assignment to dyad was determined by …

This study examined the relations between preschool children's attachment security,
temperament, and peer acceptance. Ninety‐eight preschool children and their mothers were …