Parent-Child Attachment Resources

Attachment to Parents and Adjustment in Adolescence: Literature Review and Policy Implications

Secure attachment has been increasingly recognized as central to adaptive functioning over the life span. During the last two decades, researchers have clarified the role of attachment security in promoting psychological well-being during infancy and adulthood. Most recently, attention has turned toward understanding the role of attachment with parents to healthy adjustment during adolescence.

This paper presents a critical review of the research literature on the relation between attachment to parents during adolescence and social adjustment, and summarizes the recommendations for healthy parenting practices, government programming and research.

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Parent-Child Relationships and Adjustment in Adolescence: Findings from the HBSC Cycle 3 and NLSCY Cycle 2 Studies

The primary focus of this project was to examine developmental changes in parent-child relationships, and their associations with child adjustment between late childhood and mid-adolescence. These questions were addressed using data from two large, nationally representative samples of Canadian children and adolescents. Recommendations for healthy parenting practices and government initiatives are summarized.

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