Attachment

By: Shahar-Maharik T., Oppenheim D.
Published in: Encyclopedia of Mental Health: Second Edition
SDGs : SDG 03  |  Units: Social Sciences  | Time: 2016 |  Link
Description: This article provides an overview of attachment theory, which focuses on the emotional bond tying a child to his or her caregivers. Attachment theory’s origins and main hypotheses are discussed. The significance of early relationships for later developmental outcomes is emphasized. Other topics reviewed include the intergenerational transmission of attachment, assessment, clinical applications, developmental psychopathology, and cultural aspects of attachment theory. © 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.