Attachment Security and Attentional Breadth toward the Attachment Figure in Middle Childhood / Guy BOSMANS in Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology, 38-6 (November-December 2009)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology > 38-6 (November-December 2009) . - p.872-882 Titre : Attachment Security and Attentional Breadth toward the Attachment Figure in Middle Childhood Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Guy BOSMANS, Auteur ; Rudi DE RAEDT, Auteur ; Caroline BRAET, Auteur ; Ernst KOSTER, Auteur Année de publication : 2009 Article en page(s) : p.872-882 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract To increase our understanding of the cognitive processes involved in internal working models of attachment, this study investigated the relationship between secure attachment and attentional breadth to mother using a dual task design. The content of the cues (mother vs. unfamiliar women) and the duration of the presentation of the cues (34 msec, 100 msec, and 250 msec) were varied. The test was administered to 40 elementary school children between 9 and 12 years of age. As predicted, less securely attached children had a more narrow attentional field around mother at 34 msec. Lower levels of maternal autonomy support were similarly linked with a more narrow attentional field. In conformity with attachment theory, this effect was fully mediated by the child's level of trust toward mother. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15374410903258926 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=881 [article] Attachment Security and Attentional Breadth toward the Attachment Figure in Middle Childhood [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Guy BOSMANS, Auteur ; Rudi DE RAEDT, Auteur ; Caroline BRAET, Auteur ; Ernst KOSTER, Auteur . - 2009 . - p.872-882. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology > 38-6 (November-December 2009) . - p.872-882 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract To increase our understanding of the cognitive processes involved in internal working models of attachment, this study investigated the relationship between secure attachment and attentional breadth to mother using a dual task design. The content of the cues (mother vs. unfamiliar women) and the duration of the presentation of the cues (34 msec, 100 msec, and 250 msec) were varied. The test was administered to 40 elementary school children between 9 and 12 years of age. As predicted, less securely attached children had a more narrow attentional field around mother at 34 msec. Lower levels of maternal autonomy support were similarly linked with a more narrow attentional field. In conformity with attachment theory, this effect was fully mediated by the child's level of trust toward mother. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15374410903258926 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=881

Behavioral effects of multiple-dose oxytocin treatment in autism: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial with long-term follow-up / Sylvie BERNAERTS in Molecular Autism, 11 (2020)  

Public ISBD [article]  inMolecular Autism > 11 (2020) . - 6 p. Titre : Behavioral effects of multiple-dose oxytocin treatment in autism: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial with long-term follow-up Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Sylvie BERNAERTS, Auteur ; Bart BOETS, Auteur ; Guy BOSMANS, Auteur ; Jean STEYAERT, Auteur ; Kaat ALAERTS, Auteur Article en page(s) : 6 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Attachment  Autism spectrum disorder  Oxytocin  Repetitive and restricted behavior  Social responsiveness Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : BACKGROUND: Intranasal administration of the "prosocial" neuropeptide oxytocin is increasingly explored as a potential treatment for targeting the core characteristics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, long-term follow-up studies, evaluating the possibility of long-lasting retention effects, are currently lacking. METHODS: Using a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel design, this pilot clinical trial explored the possibility of long-lasting behavioral effects of 4 weeks of intranasal oxytocin treatment (24 International Units once daily in the morning) in 40 adult men with ASD. To do so, self-report and informant-based questionnaires assessing core autism symptoms and characterizations of attachment were administered at baseline, immediately after 4 weeks of treatment (approximately 24 h after the last nasal spray administration), and at two follow-up sessions, 4 weeks and 1 year post-treatment. RESULTS: No treatment-specific effects were identified in the primary outcome assessing social symptoms (Social Responsiveness Scale, self- and informant-rated). In particular, with respect to self-reported social responsiveness, improvements were evident both in the oxytocin and in the placebo group, yielding no significant between-group difference (p = .37). Also informant-rated improvements in social responsiveness were not significantly larger in the oxytocin, compared to the placebo group (between-group difference: p = .19). Among the secondary outcome measures, treatment-specific improvements were identified in the Repetitive Behavior Scale and State Adult Attachment Measure, indicating reductions in self-reported repetitive behaviors (p = .04) and reduced feelings of avoidance toward others (p = .03) in the oxytocin group compared to the placebo group, up to 1 month and even 1 year post-treatment. Treatment-specific effects were also revealed in screenings of mood states (Profile of Mood States), indicating higher reports of "vigor" (feeling energetic, active, lively) in the oxytocin, compared to the placebo group (p = .03). CONCLUSIONS: While no treatment-specific improvements were evident in terms of core social symptoms, the current observations of long-term beneficial effects on repetitive behaviors and feelings of avoidance are promising and suggestive of a therapeutic potential of oxytocin treatment for ASD. However, given the exploratory nature of this pilot study, future studies are warranted to evaluate the long-term effects of OT administration further. TRIAL REGISTRATION: The trial was registered with the European Clinical Trial Registry (Eudract 2014-000586-45) on January 22, 2014 (https://www.clinicaltrialsregister.eu/ctr-search/trial/2014-000586-45/BE). En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13229-020-0313-1 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=427 [article] Behavioral effects of multiple-dose oxytocin treatment in autism: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial with long-term follow-up [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Sylvie BERNAERTS, Auteur ; Bart BOETS, Auteur ; Guy BOSMANS, Auteur ; Jean STEYAERT, Auteur ; Kaat ALAERTS, Auteur . - 6 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Molecular Autism > 11 (2020) . - 6 p. Mots-clés : Attachment  Autism spectrum disorder  Oxytocin  Repetitive and restricted behavior  Social responsiveness Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : BACKGROUND: Intranasal administration of the "prosocial" neuropeptide oxytocin is increasingly explored as a potential treatment for targeting the core characteristics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, long-term follow-up studies, evaluating the possibility of long-lasting retention effects, are currently lacking. METHODS: Using a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel design, this pilot clinical trial explored the possibility of long-lasting behavioral effects of 4 weeks of intranasal oxytocin treatment (24 International Units once daily in the morning) in 40 adult men with ASD. To do so, self-report and informant-based questionnaires assessing core autism symptoms and characterizations of attachment were administered at baseline, immediately after 4 weeks of treatment (approximately 24 h after the last nasal spray administration), and at two follow-up sessions, 4 weeks and 1 year post-treatment. RESULTS: No treatment-specific effects were identified in the primary outcome assessing social symptoms (Social Responsiveness Scale, self- and informant-rated). In particular, with respect to self-reported social responsiveness, improvements were evident both in the oxytocin and in the placebo group, yielding no significant between-group difference (p = .37). Also informant-rated improvements in social responsiveness were not significantly larger in the oxytocin, compared to the placebo group (between-group difference: p = .19). Among the secondary outcome measures, treatment-specific improvements were identified in the Repetitive Behavior Scale and State Adult Attachment Measure, indicating reductions in self-reported repetitive behaviors (p = .04) and reduced feelings of avoidance toward others (p = .03) in the oxytocin group compared to the placebo group, up to 1 month and even 1 year post-treatment. Treatment-specific effects were also revealed in screenings of mood states (Profile of Mood States), indicating higher reports of "vigor" (feeling energetic, active, lively) in the oxytocin, compared to the placebo group (p = .03). CONCLUSIONS: While no treatment-specific improvements were evident in terms of core social symptoms, the current observations of long-term beneficial effects on repetitive behaviors and feelings of avoidance are promising and suggestive of a therapeutic potential of oxytocin treatment for ASD. However, given the exploratory nature of this pilot study, future studies are warranted to evaluate the long-term effects of OT administration further. TRIAL REGISTRATION: The trial was registered with the European Clinical Trial Registry (Eudract 2014-000586-45) on January 22, 2014 (https://www.clinicaltrialsregister.eu/ctr-search/trial/2014-000586-45/BE). En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13229-020-0313-1 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=427

Editorial Perspective: On the need for clarity about attachment terminology / Marije L. VERHAGE in Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 64-5 (May 2023)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry > 64-5 (May 2023) . - p.839-843 Titre : Editorial Perspective: On the need for clarity about attachment terminology Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Marije L. VERHAGE, Auteur ; Anne THARNER, Auteur ; Robbie DUSCHINSKY, Auteur ; Guy BOSMANS, Auteur ; R. M. Pasco FEARON, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.839-843 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Part of the appeal of attachment language is that it feels near to our everyday experience, as terms like 'attachment', 'security' or 'disorganisation' feel readily recognisable. Yet, not one of these terms is used by academic attachment researchers in line with ordinary language. This has hindered the evidence-based use of attachment in practice, the feedback loop from practice to research and the dialogue between attachment researchers in developmental psychology and in social psychology. This paper pinpoints the difficulties arising from the existence of multiple versions of 'attachment theory' that use exactly the same terms, held by communities that assume that they are referring to the same thing and with little infrastructure to help them discover otherwise. When we talk past one another, the different communities with a stake in knowledge of attachment are obstructed from genuinely learning from one another, drawing on their respective strengths and pursuing collaborations. One factor contributing to this situation has been the use of attachment terminology with technical meanings, but often without setting out clear definitions. We here introduce a guide to attachment terminology used by the academic community, which has recently been published on the website of the Society for Emotion and Attachment Studies. The guide is meant for researchers, clinicians and everyone concerned with attachment to increase understanding of the technical meaning of important terminology used by researchers, and support the quality of discussions between researchers, and between researchers and clinicians and other publics. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.13675 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=501 [article] Editorial Perspective: On the need for clarity about attachment terminology [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Marije L. VERHAGE, Auteur ; Anne THARNER, Auteur ; Robbie DUSCHINSKY, Auteur ; Guy BOSMANS, Auteur ; R. M. Pasco FEARON, Auteur . - p.839-843. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry > 64-5 (May 2023) . - p.839-843 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Part of the appeal of attachment language is that it feels near to our everyday experience, as terms like 'attachment', 'security' or 'disorganisation' feel readily recognisable. Yet, not one of these terms is used by academic attachment researchers in line with ordinary language. This has hindered the evidence-based use of attachment in practice, the feedback loop from practice to research and the dialogue between attachment researchers in developmental psychology and in social psychology. This paper pinpoints the difficulties arising from the existence of multiple versions of 'attachment theory' that use exactly the same terms, held by communities that assume that they are referring to the same thing and with little infrastructure to help them discover otherwise. When we talk past one another, the different communities with a stake in knowledge of attachment are obstructed from genuinely learning from one another, drawing on their respective strengths and pursuing collaborations. One factor contributing to this situation has been the use of attachment terminology with technical meanings, but often without setting out clear definitions. We here introduce a guide to attachment terminology used by the academic community, which has recently been published on the website of the Society for Emotion and Attachment Studies. The guide is meant for researchers, clinicians and everyone concerned with attachment to increase understanding of the technical meaning of important terminology used by researchers, and support the quality of discussions between researchers, and between researchers and clinicians and other publics. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.13675 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=501

Exploring everyday state attachment dynamics in middle childhood / Martine W. F. T. VERHEES in Development and Psychopathology, 35-2 (May 2023)  

Public ISBD [article]  inDevelopment and Psychopathology > 35-2 (May 2023) . - p.652-661 Titre : Exploring everyday state attachment dynamics in middle childhood Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Martine W. F. T. VERHEES, Auteur ; Eva CEULEMANS, Auteur ; Chloë FINET, Auteur ; Marinus H. VAN IJZENDOORN, Auteur ; Marian J. BAKERMANS-KRANENBURG, Auteur ; Guy BOSMANS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.652-661 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : attachment  intra-individual variation  parent-child  middle childhood  state attachment Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The current study explored dynamics of secure state attachment expectations in everyday life in middle childhood, specifically state attachment carry-over and reactivity to experiences of caregiver support in the context of stress. In two independent samples (one community sample, N = 123; one adoption sample, N = 69), children (8-12 years) daily reported on their state attachment for respectively 14 and 7 consecutive days. Additionally, they reported daily on their experiences of distress and subsequent experiences of caregiver support. Results in both samples indicated that secure state attachment on a day-to-day basis is characterized by a significant positive carry-over effect, suggesting that state attachment fluctuations are (partially) self-predictive. In Study 1, experiencing no support following distress significantly related to intraindividual decreases in secure state attachment; in Study 2, experiencing effective support during distress related to intra-individual increases in secure state attachment. Taken together, the current studies provide novel and important insights into how state attachment temporally evolves on a day-to-day basis in middle childhood. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0954579421001784 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=504 [article] Exploring everyday state attachment dynamics in middle childhood [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Martine W. F. T. VERHEES, Auteur ; Eva CEULEMANS, Auteur ; Chloë FINET, Auteur ; Marinus H. VAN IJZENDOORN, Auteur ; Marian J. BAKERMANS-KRANENBURG, Auteur ; Guy BOSMANS, Auteur . - p.652-661. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Development and Psychopathology > 35-2 (May 2023) . - p.652-661 Mots-clés : attachment  intra-individual variation  parent-child  middle childhood  state attachment Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The current study explored dynamics of secure state attachment expectations in everyday life in middle childhood, specifically state attachment carry-over and reactivity to experiences of caregiver support in the context of stress. In two independent samples (one community sample, N = 123; one adoption sample, N = 69), children (8-12 years) daily reported on their state attachment for respectively 14 and 7 consecutive days. Additionally, they reported daily on their experiences of distress and subsequent experiences of caregiver support. Results in both samples indicated that secure state attachment on a day-to-day basis is characterized by a significant positive carry-over effect, suggesting that state attachment fluctuations are (partially) self-predictive. In Study 1, experiencing no support following distress significantly related to intraindividual decreases in secure state attachment; in Study 2, experiencing effective support during distress related to intra-individual increases in secure state attachment. Taken together, the current studies provide novel and important insights into how state attachment temporally evolves on a day-to-day basis in middle childhood. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0954579421001784 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=504

The Invisible Bonds: Does the Secure Base Script of Attachment Influence Children's Attention Toward their Mother? / Guy BOSMANS in Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology, 36-4 (October-December 2007)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology > 36-4 (October-December 2007) . - p.557-567 Titre : The Invisible Bonds: Does the Secure Base Script of Attachment Influence Children's Attention Toward their Mother? Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Guy BOSMANS, Auteur ; Rudi DE RAEDT, Auteur ; Caroline BRAET, Auteur Année de publication : 2007 Article en page(s) : p.557-567 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The internal working model of attachment can be conceptualized as a cognitive schema to provide testable hypotheses. Thus, this study predicts a relationship between attachment and attentional bias toward the mother using an emotional modification of the exogenous cueing task. The content of the cues (mother vs. unknown women) and the duration of the presentation of the cues (200 msec vs. 1,000 msec) were varied. The test was administered to 40 nonreferred children (9 to 13 years of age), divided into high- and low-secure attachment groups. As predicted, low-secure children directed their attention more quickly toward mother than toward unknown women at later stages of attentional processing (long presentation), Furthermore, low-secure children showed more maintained attention toward mother compared to unknown women and showed significantly more maintained attention toward mother compared with high-secure children. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15374410701662717 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=312 [article] The Invisible Bonds: Does the Secure Base Script of Attachment Influence Children's Attention Toward their Mother? [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Guy BOSMANS, Auteur ; Rudi DE RAEDT, Auteur ; Caroline BRAET, Auteur . - 2007 . - p.557-567. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology > 36-4 (October-December 2007) . - p.557-567 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The internal working model of attachment can be conceptualized as a cognitive schema to provide testable hypotheses. Thus, this study predicts a relationship between attachment and attentional bias toward the mother using an emotional modification of the exogenous cueing task. The content of the cues (mother vs. unknown women) and the duration of the presentation of the cues (200 msec vs. 1,000 msec) were varied. The test was administered to 40 nonreferred children (9 to 13 years of age), divided into high- and low-secure attachment groups. As predicted, low-secure children directed their attention more quickly toward mother than toward unknown women at later stages of attentional processing (long presentation), Furthermore, low-secure children showed more maintained attention toward mother compared to unknown women and showed significantly more maintained attention toward mother compared with high-secure children. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15374410701662717 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=312

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