Perceptions of the Effects of Parental Absence on Attachment Disruptions in Children of Immigrants in College Students
Molloy Faculty Mentor
Jennifer Elliott
Presenter Major
Psychology
Presentation Type
Poster
Location
H239, 2nd floor, Barbara H. Hagan Center for Nursing
Start Date
28-4-2025 5:55 PM
End Date
28-4-2025 6:55 PM
Description (Abstract)
**As requested in the acceptance letter- I am attaching this information for further approval-"The Molloy IRB (Protocol 2299462-1) approved this as a Classroom Research Assignment." Thank you-Please contact me if any other action should be required.
Attachment theory, as developed by Bowlby (1969, 1988) and later expanded by Ainsworth (1978), emphasizes the importance of a child's early relationship with their primary caregiver in shaping emotional security and psychological development. A central piece of attachment theory is that prolonged separation from a primary caregiver can lead to attachment disruptions, affecting a child's ability to form secure relationships. Immigration-related parental absence is an increasingly common phenomenon among children from Central and South America, raising concerns about its potential impact on attachment security in young children.
By exploring college students’ perceived views on attachment disturbances in this population, this research aspires to better understand societal perspectives on the psychological and emotional impact of immigration-related parental separation.
This study study seeks to look for "perceived perception of attachment styles and parental abandonment in college students".
Keywords
Attachment, Parental Separation, College Students, Children of Immigrants
Related Pillar(s)
Community, Service
Perceptions of the Effects of Parental Absence on Attachment Disruptions in Children of Immigrants in College Students
H239, 2nd floor, Barbara H. Hagan Center for Nursing
**As requested in the acceptance letter- I am attaching this information for further approval-"The Molloy IRB (Protocol 2299462-1) approved this as a Classroom Research Assignment." Thank you-Please contact me if any other action should be required.
Attachment theory, as developed by Bowlby (1969, 1988) and later expanded by Ainsworth (1978), emphasizes the importance of a child's early relationship with their primary caregiver in shaping emotional security and psychological development. A central piece of attachment theory is that prolonged separation from a primary caregiver can lead to attachment disruptions, affecting a child's ability to form secure relationships. Immigration-related parental absence is an increasingly common phenomenon among children from Central and South America, raising concerns about its potential impact on attachment security in young children.
By exploring college students’ perceived views on attachment disturbances in this population, this research aspires to better understand societal perspectives on the psychological and emotional impact of immigration-related parental separation.
This study study seeks to look for "perceived perception of attachment styles and parental abandonment in college students".
