Attachment Theory: An Overview
Early childhood is a crucial time in life for every human being- it is a time when we learn so much. Besides learning how to crawl, walk, and talk, we are learning how to relate to others. The purpose of today’s post is to take a look at attachment theory. What it is, the types of attachments, and why this matters!
According to Psychology Today, attachment is defined as “the emotional bond that typically forms between infant and caregiver is the means by which the helpless infant gets primary needs met. It then becomes the engine of subsequent social, emotional, and cognitive development.” For decades, psychologists and researchers have studied attachment deeply. Dr. Sigmund Freud once said “The relationship between a mother (or primary caregiver) and child is the prototype for all future relationships.” It has been found that the type of attachment an infant makes with its primary care giver sets the stage for the child’s ability to regulate emotions, trust, and develop empathy.
There are several types of attachment styles, and each has been linked to certain caretaker behaviors and child responses. The main types of attachment styles have been named secure, insecure, disorganized, and avoidant. Zilberstein, 2014 discussed the types of attachment styles, which paraphrase the work of John Bowlby, Mary Ainsworth, and others:
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According to Psychology Today, attachment is defined as “the emotional bond that typically forms between infant and caregiver is the means by which the helpless infant gets primary needs met. It then becomes the engine of subsequent social, emotional, and cognitive development.” For decades, psychologists and researchers have studied attachment deeply. Dr. Sigmund Freud once said “The relationship between a mother (or primary caregiver) and child is the prototype for all future relationships.” It has been found that the type of attachment an infant makes with its primary care giver sets the stage for the child’s ability to regulate emotions, trust, and develop empathy.
There are several types of attachment styles, and each has been linked to certain caretaker behaviors and child responses. The main types of attachment styles have been named secure, insecure, disorganized, and avoidant. Zilberstein, 2014 discussed the types of attachment styles, which paraphrase the work of John Bowlby, Mary Ainsworth, and others:
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