During the early period of hypothesis building and empirical testing of attachment theory, a
major emphasis was placed on mother-infant physical contact. In spite of this, mother-infant …

Infants' patterns of attachment to their mothers and fathers influence important
developmental outcomes. Studies suggest that infants form discordant attachment patterns …

This thought-provoking and illuminating guide will be a helpful companion for students and
professionals across the fields of psychology, counselling, social work, and health. It …

Background Although prior research has documented the link between adverse childhood
experiences (ACEs) and somatic symptoms, it remains unclear why some individuals …

Main and Solomon were the first to create a formal infant Strange Situation classification of
attachment disorganization. Bowlby's reflections on the underlying psychological processes …

The etiology of neurodegenerative disorders such as dementia is complex and incompletely
understood. Interest in a developmental perspective to these pathologies is gaining …

This book offers an analysis and summary of the uses, abuses and limitations of attachment
theory in contemporary child welfare practice. Analysing the primary science and drawing on …

A bold look at the body as a source of contention for those who suffer from personality
disorders. This work connects interpersonal neurobiology, attachment theory, and …

Attachment is one of the foundational themes in the history of the psychological
development of human beings. For this reason, we assume that it must be approached by …

In this chapter, various conceptual perspectives on the role of emotions in parenting are
summarized and integrated into a single model, and various pathways by which parental …