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    The Association Between Conduct Disorder and Insecure Attachment: A Meta-Analysis
    (2014-06-06) Cheung, Kristene; Theule, Jennifer; Germain, Sarah; Markel, Clarisa
    The present study investigated the relationship between Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)/ Conduct Disorder (CD) symptoms and attachment style. To date, the cause of these disorders has not yet been fully determined. The etiological literature on CD/ODD has acknowledged both biological and psychosocial explanations for the disorders, including a strong emphasis on familial risk factors (e.g., Biederman et al., 1990; Frick et al., 1992). There is evidence to support the theory that environmental factors can influence atypical development (e.g., Burgin & Bohleber, 2010; Clarke et al., 2002). Empirical research has attempted to tease apart the genetic and psychosocial contributing factors to these disorders. Specifically, researchers have begun to explore the notion that CD/ODD symptoms may be associated with insecure attachment styles (e.g., Shaw & Vondra, 1995; Vando et al., 2008). A meta-analysis was conducted in order to review the research findings and clarify a possible link between insecure attachment styles and CD/ODD symptoms and to establish the degree and size of the effect. The publication year of the studies included in the analysis was found to be a significant moderator.
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    Is there a relationship between ADHD and attachment insecurity?
    (2014-02-21) Cheung, Kristene; Theule, Jennifer
    The present study investigated the relationship between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms and insecure attachment styles. The results of a meta-analysis will be provided to clarify a possible link between ADHD and attachment and to establish the effect size. Practitioners will learn of the degree to which ADHD symptoms correspond with attachment insecurity and whether the results of this study provide support for the efficacy of attachment-based interventions for this population.