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Attachment patterns of homeless youth: Choices of stress and confusion

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 February 2009

Min Ju Kang  and
Michael Glassman
Min Ju Kang
Affiliation:
Department of Child and Family Studies, Yonsei University, Seoul 120-749, [email protected]
Michael Glassman
Affiliation:
Department of Human Development and Family Science, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210. [email protected]
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Abstract

This commentary explores the reproductive strategies and attachment patterns among homeless youths. Del Giudice's integrated evolutionary model is applied to a homeless youth population that must function in ecological settings of constant high risk and stress. Different reproductive needs result in different patterns of high-risk behaviors. Intervention considering the sex differences, life history, and early caregiver–child relationships is suggested.

Type
Open Peer Commentary
Information
Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 32 , Issue 1 , February 2009 , pp. 32 - 33
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2009

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