Abstract
The association between preschool children's attachment history and a relational pattern labeled “victimization” was examined. The sample consisted of 38 children 4 to 5 years of age. These children were assigned to pairs and observed during a series of free play interactions. The pairings included various combinations of secure and anxious attachment histories. These dyads were rated for the presence or absence of victimization. Results showed that victimization could be reliably identified and was clearly associated with attachment history. Furthermore, the presence of a child with an “avoidant” attachment history was associated with victimization and the presence of a child with a “secure” attachment history was associated with nonvictimization.
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