Maternal Deprivation, 1972-1978: New Findings, New Concepts, New Approaches
Child DevelopmentPublished 1 June 1979
Michael Rutter
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Research since 1972 in the field of "maternal deprivation" is critically reviewed and the results are used to reassess briefly the formulations proposed in 1972 and to discuss more fully the meaning and practical implications of fresh findings on new or recently revived topics.
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Research since 1972 in the field of maternal is critically reviewed. The results are used to reassess briefly the formulations proposed in 1972 and to discuss more fully the meaning and practical implications of fresh findings on new or recently revived topics. These include the development of social relationships and the process of bonding, critical periods of development, the links between childhood experiences and parenting behavior, influences on parenting, and the possible reasons why so many children do not succumb to deprivation or disadvantage.
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