Summary of the Proposed Article
The prosed article, A Brief Overview of Adult Attachment Theory and Research, written by R. Chris Fraley, discusses research findings and theoretical ideas on the topic of adult attachment theory. He provides insight on previously developed findings related to this topic, and the behavioral and emotional patterns that transfer into his understandings on adult attachment. Past and current studies suggest that attachment behaviors are exhibited when separation occurs between a primary attachment figure, or caregiver, and the dependent figure (Fraley, 2010). These concepts are important in order to understand human development as it relates to primal instincts and the development of current human behavior (Fraley, …show more content…
Fraley states, that if romantic relationships are attachment relationships, then the same behavioral patterns observed in childhood will appear in the later life phase as well (Fraley, 2010). As a result, secure children will become secure adults, anxious-resistant children will develop as anxious-resistant adults, and avoidant children will grow into avoidant adults (Fraley, 2010). The behavior types for grown-ups in each categorization are a translation of the established relationships with caregiver and child. Secure adults are confident in their partners and trust that their loved ones will be dependable in times of need (Fraley, 2010). Anxious-resistant adults lack confidence and instead are insecure and become easily frustrated when their significant other does not meet their expectations (Fraley, 2010). Lastly, avoidant adults are distant and insistent on being self-reliant and independent (Fraley, 2010). The article Attachment Theory and Developmental Psychology by Tarabulsy and Symons, also recognizes the impact of attachment relationships established early in the life span and the affects that one experiences due to these created bonds (Tarabulsy & Symons, 2016). The level of attachment plays an important role when examining and explaining human development as well as the age that attachment behaviors are experienced (Tarabulsy & Symons, …show more content…
(2016). Qualitative Exploration of the Use of Attachment Theory in Adult Psychological Therapy. Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, 142-154.
Fraley, R. C. (2010). A Brief Overview of Adult Attachment Theory and Research. Internal Psychology, 1-8.
Tarabulsy, G. M., & Symons, D. K. (2016). Attachment Thoery and Developmental Psychology: Canadian Contributions and Introduction to the Special Issue. Canadian Journal of Behavioral Science,
The prosed article, A Brief Overview of Adult Attachment Theory and Research, written by R. Chris Fraley, discusses research findings and theoretical ideas on the topic of adult attachment theory. He provides insight on previously developed findings related to this topic, and the behavioral and emotional patterns that transfer into his understandings on adult attachment. Past and current studies suggest that attachment behaviors are exhibited when separation occurs between a primary attachment figure, or caregiver, and the dependent figure (Fraley, 2010). These concepts are important in order to understand human development as it relates to primal instincts and the development of current human behavior (Fraley, …show more content…
Fraley states, that if romantic relationships are attachment relationships, then the same behavioral patterns observed in childhood will appear in the later life phase as well (Fraley, 2010). As a result, secure children will become secure adults, anxious-resistant children will develop as anxious-resistant adults, and avoidant children will grow into avoidant adults (Fraley, 2010). The behavior types for grown-ups in each categorization are a translation of the established relationships with caregiver and child. Secure adults are confident in their partners and trust that their loved ones will be dependable in times of need (Fraley, 2010). Anxious-resistant adults lack confidence and instead are insecure and become easily frustrated when their significant other does not meet their expectations (Fraley, 2010). Lastly, avoidant adults are distant and insistent on being self-reliant and independent (Fraley, 2010). The article Attachment Theory and Developmental Psychology by Tarabulsy and Symons, also recognizes the impact of attachment relationships established early in the life span and the affects that one experiences due to these created bonds (Tarabulsy & Symons, 2016). The level of attachment plays an important role when examining and explaining human development as well as the age that attachment behaviors are experienced (Tarabulsy & Symons, …show more content…
(2016). Qualitative Exploration of the Use of Attachment Theory in Adult Psychological Therapy. Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, 142-154.
Fraley, R. C. (2010). A Brief Overview of Adult Attachment Theory and Research. Internal Psychology, 1-8.
Tarabulsy, G. M., & Symons, D. K. (2016). Attachment Thoery and Developmental Psychology: Canadian Contributions and Introduction to the Special Issue. Canadian Journal of Behavioral Science,