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Disorganized attachment is linked to externalizing behavior problems through multiple meta-analyses and reviews, which demonstrate a significant positive correlation [1] and an increased risk for such behaviors [2]. This relationship is further supported by claims that disorganized attachment specifically predicts greater prevalence of externalizing issues like anger and aggression [3] [4].
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Introduction to children's attachment - NCBI - NIH ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 3 facts
measurementA review of 69 studies by Fearson et al. (2010) found that insecure or disorganised attachment is significantly associated with increased risk for externalising problems, with effect sizes of d = 0.31 for insecure attachment and d = 0.34 for disorganised attachment.
claimDisorganised attachment, and to a lesser extent avoidant and resistant attachment patterns, are associated with externalising problems such as anger and aggression, particularly in boys.
claimA meta-analysis found that avoidant and ambivalent attachment patterns show no increase or only a modest increase in the prevalence of mental health problems, whereas disorganised attachment is associated with significant and greater increases in mental health problems, particularly externalising problems.
Attachment Theory - Seattle Anxiety Specialists seattleanxiety.com 1 fact
measurementA 1999 meta-analysis of 12 studies (n=734) addressing the association of disorganization and externalizing behavior problems found effect sizes ranging from 0.54 to 0.17, with a mean correlation coefficient of 0.29.