Author(s):
Finzi, Ricky, Har-Even, D., Weizman, A., Tyano, S., & Shnit, D.
Author Contact:
R. Finzi, Ph.D.
Ricky Finzi-Dottan, Ph.D.
School of Social Work
Bar Ilan University
Ramat Gan
Israel (52900)
Citation:
Finzi, R., Har-Even, D., Weizman, A., Tyano, S., & Shnit, D. (1996). The adaptation of the attachment styles questionnaire for latency-aged children. Psychologia: Israel Journal of Psychology, 5(2), 167-177.
To Obtain:
Contact author
(Author's website is listed below.)
Email: rikifnz@biu.013.net.il
Website: www.biu.ac.il/faculty/rikifnz
Cost: Free
Copyright: No
Description:
The Attachment Style Classification Questionnaire is a 15-item self-report questionnaire based on the Hebrew version (Hazan & Shaver, 1987) of the Attachment Questionnaire (AQ). The AQ was modified to assess familial and extrafamilial relationships and yields scores on three attachment categories: 1) Secure, 2) Anxious/Ambivalent, and 3) Avoidant. Children are given an attachment classification based on the highest scores they receive in a category.
Theoretical Orientation Summary:
The Attachment Style Classification Questionnaire is adapted from the Hazan & Shaver (1987) Attachment Questionnaire for adults. The measure is theoretically grounded in attachment theory.
Domains Assessed:
Attachment
Languages:
English (USA)
Age Range: 7-14 Years
Measure Type: Screening
Number of Items: 15
Measure Format: Questionnaire
Time to Complete: 5
Reporter: Self
Score Time: 2
Education Level: 99
Periodicity: Not specified
Materials Needed:
Paper and pencil
Materials Notes:
Age to complete measure was determined by reviewing the literature and in consultation with the author. There is no education level needed. The author developed the measure with the help of children who "translated" the adult's measure into children's language. Only reading abilities are needed.
Sample Items:
| Domain | Scales | Sample |
| Externalizing | Activity/Impulsivity | Not available |
| Trauma: Community Violence exposure | Violence Victimization | A person pushes or shoves Chris really hard. How many times has a person pushed or shoved you really hard? |
| Internalizing | Depression/Withdrawl | Not available |
Information Provided:
Areas of concern/risks
Continuous assessment
Raw Scores
Strengths
