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  • Title: Attachment and callous-unemotional traits in children with early-onset conduct problems.
    Author: Pasalich DS, Dadds MR, Hawes DJ, Brennan J.
    Journal: J Child Psychol Psychiatry; 2012 Aug; 53(8):838-45. PubMed ID: 22394435.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Antisocial children with callous-unemotional (CU) traits appear to be disconnected from other people's emotions; although little is known about their experience of the parent-child emotional bond. This study examined parent-child attachment relationships and levels of CU traits in conduct-problem children. METHOD: Attachment classifications in boys (M = 6.31 years) with disruptive behaviour disorders were assessed using the Manchester Child Attachment Story Task. Multiple informants rated children's CU traits. RESULTS: Independent of severity of conduct problems, high levels of CU traits were associated with more insecure attachment; specifically, disorganised attachment representations; however, CU traits were not associated with avoidant representations. CONCLUSIONS: Among conduct-problem children, those higher on CU traits appear to be at increased risk of experiencing disruptions in parent-child attachment relationships; attachment may be an important area for treatment and prevention efforts for CU traits in young children.
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