Cultural Differences in Attachment

Cultural Differences in Attachment

1. Individualist cultures

   • Value independence with each working to their own individual goals e.g. USA and Europe (Western Cultures).

2. Collectivist cultures

   • Value cooperation with each working towards the family or group goals e.g. Japan and Israel (Eastern Cultures).

3. Mary Ainsworth (1970) carried out most of her research in the USA but child rearing practices vary considerably from place to place in terms of environment, traditions and beliefs about children.