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But are these children's attachments as secure as those formed by infants who spend their time at home with their mothers? Researchers first examined this question by comparing infants' behavior in the Strange Situation. On average, infants in full-time childcare were somewhat more likely to be classified as insecurely attached compared with infants not in full-time care (36 percent versus 29 percent; Clarke- Stewart, 1989). These results appeared to suggest that childcare could hinder the development of a secure attachment. However, perhaps factors other than childcare explained the difference. One factor might be the Strange Situation. Infants are judged insecure in the Strange Situation if they do not run to their mothers after a brief separation. But infants who experience daily separations from their mothers might be less disturbed by the separations in the Strange Situation and therefore seek less proximity. A second factor might be the mother: Perhaps mothers who value independence in themselves and their children are more likely to be employed whereas mothers who emphasize closeness with their children are more likely to stay home. A third factor might be the stress of handling both a baby and a job, which could interfere with the mother's ability to provide the sensitive and supportive care that fosters development of a secure attachment. Need Assignment Help?