Cuidado sensible y seguridad del apego en preescolares

espanolResumen: Este estudio se fundamento en la hipotesis de sensibilidad de la teoria del apego que relaciona la crianza sensible con la seguridad del apego. Tuvo como objetivo analizar la relacion entre la sensibilidad de 16 figuras cuidadoras y la seguridad del apego de sus hijos preescolares de desarrollo tipico, residentes en Quito, Ecuador. Para la medicion se utilizaron dos instrumentos: Maternal Behavior for Preschooler Q-set y Attachment Behavior Q-set Version 3.0, en su adaptacion latinoamericana. En comparacion con otros estudios con poblacion latina, en este trabajo se encontro un nivel de sensibilidad similar al previamente reportado y un nivel de seguridad ligeramente mas alto. En cuanto a la relacion entre ambas variables, se hallo a la sensibilidad como predictora de la seguridad del apego. Al ser Ecuador un pais pluricultural, se recomienda replicar este estudio en grupos de otros contextos culturales y con otras condiciones de desarrollo EnglishAbstract: This study was based on sensitivity hypothesis of attachment theory that relates sensitive nurture with attachment security. The aim was to analyze the relation between 16 caregivers’ sensitivity and attachment security of their preschool children of typical development, living in Quito, Ecuador. Two instruments were used for assessment: Maternal Behavior for Preschoolers Q-set and Attachment Behavior Q-set Version 3.0, in their Latin American adaptation. Compared to others studies with Latino population, in this work a level of sensitivity similar to the previously reported, and a slightly higher level of children security was found. Regarding the relation between both variables, sensitivity was found as a predictor of attachment security. Since Ecuador is a multicultural country, is recommended to replicate this study in other cultural contexts and with other development conditions groups