Not exact matches
This study examined a cumulative model of risk /
protective factors at the individual level (child's sense of coherence;
attachment with father) and family level
as manifested by fathers» emotional resources (fathers» negative / positive affect;
attachment avoidance / anxiety), to explain socioemotional adjustment among children age 8 — 12 years with or without learning disabilities (LD).
Recent longitudinal studies (birth to adulthood) at the University of Minnesota have found that secure
attachment has served
as a
protective factor for children whose families have experienced high levels of stressful life events.
In particular, there is a need to better understand the mechanism (s) through which
attachment may serve
as a
protective factor against the negative effects of war - related trauma.
Thirdly, the role of further mediators and
protective factors in the association between CSA and parenting stress, such
as attachment, resilience, locus of control and parenting sense of competence, should be explored further
as this may provide additional information regarding the relationship between CSA and parenting stress.
Subsequent research has emphasized the importance of identifying explanatory mechanisms and
protective factors, such
as social support, resilience, coping and
attachment style [15]--[18].
As applied to FASD, this integrated model supports family - focused interventions that aim to alter identified family - level risk and
protective factors including a stable and nurturing home,
attachment, parent - child interaction patterns, caregiver cognitive appraisal, self - efficacy, parent stress, and family resource needs.