Hello all,
We are considering using the Adult Attachment Interview (AAI) as a treatment outcome measure for a short clinical trial we are conducting. However, we are concerned that using the AAI directly following intervention (approximately 4 weeks pre-> post), would be too soon to measure shifts in attachment categorisation. Does anyone have any recommendations and/or literature that may advise appropriate recommended time points between AAI administration for valid results post-intervention?
Many thanks for your wise support!
I believe that there truly aren't any studies or literature specifically related to the Adult Attachment Interview (AAI) regarding the optimal time interval for administration after an intervention. However, there are other interviews and assessments used in attachment research that might be relevant to this inquiry. For instance, the "Attachment Q-Sort" is a measure of attachment in both children and adults, and studies have explored the best time intervals for administering this assessment post-intervention. While these assessments are not identical to the AAI, they might provide insights into how researchers determine the ideal time gap for conducting attachment assessments following an intervention.
Hi,
Here are some of the studies that have repeated assessments:
Reiner I, Bakermans-Kranenburg MJ, Van IJzendoorn MH, Fremmer-Bombik E, Beutel M. Adult attachment representation moderates psychotherapy treatment efficacy in clinically depressed inpatients. J Affect Disord. 2016 May;195:163-71. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2016.02.024. Epub 2016 Feb 9. PMID: 26896809.
Vaccaro R, Ballabio R, Molteni V, Ceppi L, Ferrari B, Cantù M, Zaccaria D, Vandoni C, Ardito RB, Adenzato M, Poletti B, Guaita A, Pezzati R. Doll therapy intervention for women with dementia living in nursing homes: a randomized single-blind controlled trial protocol. Trials. 2020 Feb 3;21(1):133. doi: 10.1186/s13063-020-4050-8. PMID: 32014029; PMCID: PMC6998291.
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