The Strange Situation is a method established by Mary Ainsworth during the 1970s to assess the level of attachment security in infants during interactions with their caregivers. It is designed for infants aged nine to 18 months.
The Strange Situation is a method established by Mary Ainsworth during the 1970s to assess the level of attachment security in infants during interactions with their caregivers. It is designed for infants aged nine to 18 months.
This process consists of eight brief episodes, each lasting around 3 minutes. In these episodes, a mother, child, and a stranger are introduced, separated, and then reunited to observe the dynamics of their interactions.