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SynthesisClinical child and family psychology review2026

Effectiveness of Attachment-Based Interventions for Maltreated Children's Well-Being: A Systematic Review.

Kajung Hong, Rubi Alvarez-Rodriguez, Miguel T Villodas

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Kajung HongSan Diego State University/University of California San Diego Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology, San Diego, CA, USA. khong0365@sdsu.edu.ORCID 0000-0001-9310-2759
Rubi Alvarez-RodriguezDepartment of Psychology, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, USA.
Miguel T VillodasSan Diego State University/University of California San Diego Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology, San Diego, CA, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Many parenting interventions have been developed and implemented to mitigate the adverse effects of child maltreatment on children’s well-being. Intervention approaches rooted in attachment theory have the potential to improve the psychosocial and health outcomes of maltreated children by addressing parenting behaviors and caregiver–child relationships. However, few review studies have focused on assessing the impact of attachment-based parenting interventions on maltreated children’s psychosocial outcomes. The current systematic review synthesized findings from 30 attachment-based intervention studies (N = 1,423) that examined maltreated children’s emotional, behavioral, physiological, cognitive, and health outcomes post-interventions. The overall effectiveness varied across interventions, with many studies constrained by small sample sizes and reporting nonsignificant findings. Notably, short-term, attachment-based interventions using in-the-moment coaching tailored to families’ needs and administered by experienced providers tended to result in improved child outcomes. We conclude with suggestions for future directions in attachment-based intervention research.

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Child AbuseObject AttachmentParent-Child RelationsParentingChildHumansAttachment-based interventionsChild maltreatmentParenting interventionsSystematic review

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PMID41632230
PMCPMC12979287

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