Emotional availability (EA): Theoretical background,empirical research using the EA Scales,and clinical applications |
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Authors: | Zeynep Biringen Della Derscheid Nicole Vliegen Lia Closson M Ann Easterbrooks |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Human Development & Family Studies, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, United States;2. Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, United States;3. Clinical Psychology, Psychodynamic Child Psychotherapy, Tiensestraat102, 3722, University of Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium;4. Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Development, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155, United States |
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Abstract: | Emotional availability (EA), as a construct, refers to the capacity of a dyad to share an emotionally healthy relationship. The Emotional Availability (EA) Scales assess this construct using a multi-dimensional framework, with scales measuring the affect and behavior of both the child and adult partner (caregiver). The four caregiver components are sensitivity, structuring, non-intrusiveness, and non-hostility. The two child components are the child’s responsiveness to the caregiver and the child’s involvement of the caregiver. We first describe this relationship construct, look at psychometric properties in basic and prevention/intervention efforts, then review the extant empirical literature in order to examine the scope of studies assessing EA by using the EA Scales. We also explore its use in clinical practice. Throughout, we critically evaluate the knowledge base in this area as well as identify areas for further growth. |
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Keywords: | Emotional availability Emotional communication |
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