Review of Attachment Measurements from Infancy to Adulthood
AUTHOR : 진미경,유미숙
INFORMATION : page. 139~158 / 2005 Vol.12 No.4
ABSTRACT
This study reviewed attachment measurements from infancy to adulthood using a life-span point of view and discussed key problems of each measurement. In terms of the measured construct, attachment measurements for infancy and childhood were clear and coherent. In adult measures of attachment, rather than measure the same construct, methodologically diverse measurements have been used. Therefore, this study reviewed the following adult attachment measurements according to their area of attachment: the Adult Attachment Interview for child-parent attachment relationships, the Inventory of Parent and Peer attachment for parent and peer attachment relationships, and both Nancy and Shaver\'s measurement and Bartholomew\'s measurement for romantic attachment relationships. Regarding attachment measurements for childhood, it is discussed that validity studies in various cultures are needed. Regarding adult attachment measures, it is discussed that measurements should be used that take into account the researcher\'s research purpose. Further, key problems of each measurement were discussed and research directions to solve these issues were suggested.