Citation

Craig SG, Dawson A, Chen S, Moretti MM, Pepler DJ. Attach. Hum. Dev. 2024; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2024, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/14616734.2024.2349569

PMID

38704613

Abstract

METHODS: The systematic review and meta-analysis included 17 research articles from 1994 to 2022.

RESULTS were summarized by developmental periods.

RESULTS: Attachment insecurity was associated with CU traits across development (r = .17). This association was marginally stronger for high-risk samples (e.g., clinical, justice) and for continuous attachment measures versus coding schemes. From early to middle childhood, attachment disorganization was associated with CU traits (r = .17). IMPLICATIONS: Research on attachment and CU traits in childhood is still in its infancy. Changes in attachment measures from childhood to adolescence make developmental comparisons difficult.

RESULTS suggest attachment as a potential developmental mechanism for youth with CU traits, however, the area requires more research.

Language: en

Keywords

adolescents; aggression; attachment; Callous-unemotional traits; childhood