McKeough, AnneGushnowski, Melanie L.2017-12-182017-12-182007http://hdl.handle.net/1880/102062Bibliography: p. 78-93This study aimed to look at the relationship between attachment narratives and social and behavioural functioning, and replicate the findings of previous studies using the Attachment Doll Play tool. A total of 41 preschoolers were assessed using both the Attachment Doll Play and the Social Skills Rating System (SSRS). It was hypothesized that children classified as insecure would demonstrate higher levels of behaviour problems and children classified as secure would demonstrate higher levels of social skills. Results suggested significant support for these hypotheses. However, results of the study did not replicate the distributions reported in the original study using the Attachment Doll Play. The results of this study demonstrated that there is a significant relationship between attachment classifications and social skills and behaviour problems. However, more studies should be conducted to replicate previous findings and support the reliability of the Attachment Doll Play.viii, 114 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.engUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.master thesis10.11575/PRISM/1061