The Effect of Attachment-Improvement Activities for Korean Children Ages 12 to 35 Months

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to find out whether the attachment-improving activities for working mothers of young children and their teachers at childcare centers could increase the attachment level when Q-set was given. Activities, which were developmentally appropriate and easy to perform at home and centers were selected. Mothers and teachers were expected to do at least two activities a week at home and centers with children for 10 weeks. Sixty three young children, their mothers and 19 teachers participated in the study. The results of the study indicated that the attachment level of the teachers of the experimental group improved significantly compared to that of the comparative group. But mothers` attachment level with children for both groups shows no significant difference. For a long time it has been believed that attachment is the emotional quality, which should be formed at home between mothers and their children. However, this research showed that the attachment level can be improved by teachers. It is important to improve the attachment quality in social contexts such as centers.