psychoanalyst developed the attachment theory to account for phenomena in personality development and psychopathology that were not well recognized or explained by other psychoanalytic theories. Bowlby ([1969] 1982) and Ainsworth (1978) defined an attachment as an enduring affective bond characterized by a tendency to seek and maintain proximity to a specific figure particularly when under stress. It is a long-lasting relationship‚ not a transient
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Attachment is usually a word that we use to describe a feeling of connection that we have towards either an individual or an object. Similarly‚ childhood attachment occurs as an enduring‚ emotional closeness develops between children and their families. Attachment is essential because it allows children to prepare for the independence that they will need to develop to succeed as adults; it also helps pave the emotional and psychological grounds for children to be able to enter parenthood one day
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knowledge and skills enabling them to relate to others effectively. Furthermore‚ describing the role of parents‚ what influences that role‚ parents as role models and how parents implement different parenting styles and their impact? As well as focusing on children’s first relationships‚ attachments and how they relate to others as they develop towards adulthood. The role of a parent is to care for a child’s biological needs‚ provide safe environment‚ to protect and manage discipline however reality is
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Attachment Theory (AT) is essential when determining the relationship between a caregiver and an infant and frequently drawn upon when assessing the “quality” of a relationship (Norton‚ 2003). Attachment to a caregiver is multifaceted and various factors play a role in the assessment of a relationship‚ therefore as a social workers it is critical we understand these factors and also recognize that all theories have their limitations. AT was a term developed by John Bowlby (1988) and was developed
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Hutton Theory of Attachment Due on Tuesday‚ December 16th 1. Describe the theory of attachment? The theory of attachment is based on many factors. When an infant is cared for an attachment begins to form‚ this is best shown in the reciprocal feelings and signs of affection shown between infant and caregiver. The theory of attachment according to Ainsworth can be shown through the three types of attachment (Successful) Secure Attachment and (Unsuccessful) Anxious-Ambivalent Attachment and Anxious-Avoidant
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“Attachment disorders: Assessment strategies and treatment approaches”‚ by Thomas G. O’Connor and Charles H. Zeanah‚ is an article that relates to this case study‚ in which I have attached. Attachment Theory: “An Attachment is a reciprocal‚ enduring‚ emotional and physical affiliation between a child and a caregiver”[1]. The most recognised attachment theorist was a man called John Bowlby‚ a British Psychologist‚ Psychoanalyst and Psychiatrist famous for his work and fascination
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References Agrawal‚ H.‚ Gunderson‚ J.‚ Holmes‚ B.‚ Lyons-Ruth‚ K. (2004) ‘Attachment Studies with Borderline Patients: A Review’ Harvard Review of Psychiatry‚ Volume 12‚ No. 2 Ainsworth‚ M. & Bell‚ S. (1970) ‘Attachment‚ exploration‚ and separation: Illustrated by the behaviour of one-year-olds in a strange situation’. Child Development‚ 41‚ 49-67. Ainsworth‚ M. D. S. (1973). ‘The development of infant-mother attachment’‚ in B. Cardwell & H. Ricciuti (Eds.). Review of child development research
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What is attachment? Attachment is an affectional bond between individuals characterized by a seeking of closeness or contact and a show of distress upon separation. (Rathus 218). There are a few different types of attachments some are more severe than others and some don’t have an attachment towards anyone let alone their caregivers. I this paper I will tell you about three different types of attachments and their effect on children. These three different attachments are: secure attachment‚ avoidant
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most significant influencers in learning social behaviours and aiding the formation of strong attachments‚ and therefore successful emotional and behavioural development in children. The role and importance each parent plays in childhood development has led to profound debate in psychological research. It is argued that the primary caregiver – the mother – is most significant in influencing strong attachments and a healthy emotional and behavioural development in their children. Alternatively‚ additional
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Adolescent Depression and Attachment Hypothesis Will attached females will have a strong positive identification with their mother‚ higher self-esteem ratings and lower depression scores? Will ambivalent and avoidant females will have a more negative identification with their mother‚ lower self-esteem ratings‚ and higher depressions scores? Depression affects over 20% of adolescents. It is a disorder that disturbs their mood‚ causes a loss of interest or pleasure in activities they should enjoy
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