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Selected Works of Greg Moran
Presentation
The Relation of FR Behaviour to AAI Scales
Psychology Presentations
  • Elspeth M. Evans, University of Western Ontario
  • Sandi Bento, University of Western Ontario
  • David R. Pederson, University of Western Ontario
  • Greg Moran, University of Western Ontario
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Document Type
Presentation
Publication Date
5-1-2008
Disciplines
Abstract

Attachment theory describes the bonds between caregivers and children that serve a protective function for children.

The FR theory developed by Main and Hesse (1990) proposes that unmonitored parental behaviour, or frightened, frightening and dissociative (FR) behaviour, stemming from a history of Unresolved/disoriented (U/d) trauma, disorganizes the attachment relationship.

The parent is a source of fear and is thus unavailable as a source of safety and protection.

Notes
Presented at The International Conference on Infant Studies, in Vancouver, B.C. in May 2008.
Citation Information
Elspeth M. Evans, Sandi Bento, David R. Pederson and Greg Moran. "The Relation of FR Behaviour to AAI Scales" (2008)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/gregmoran/39/