In this study, authors investigated the attachment of toddlers to their mothers and
teachers and overall development based on their gender differences. The subjects
of the study are 80 toddlers who are 25~36 months, their mothers, and teachers.
We analyzed our data using t-test and two way ANOVA, and the results are as
follows. First, the groups categorized by the types of the attachment between the
toddlers and the mothers and the gender difference demonstrated the
developmental distinctions, respectively. The interactional effects of the two
factors emerged in communication and basic living. Second, the groups
categorized by the types of the attachment between the toddlers and the teachers
and the gender difference demonstrated the developmental distinctions,
respectively. The interactional effects of the two factors emerged in gross motor
skills, fine motor skills, and cognition. Third, with respect to the types of multiple
attachments to mothers and teachers, toddler development brought meaningful
differences. We discussed the importances of the attachment of the toddlers and
the role of teachers based on the results of our research and proposed future
projects and suggestions.