Attachment measures

One of the major theories in social work practice is object relations theory, this theory stems from psychodynamic theory. Though object relations theory is a much disputed theory in which many theorist have contributed, two of the most well known theorist with regards to object relations theory were two pediatrician Donald Winnicott and Margaret Mahler. Though both theorists have different views they also have many commonalities. According to the reading “Theories for Direct Social Work…

A*1/A2 Bowlby's theory of attachment is relevant to transitions as it identifies the effects of separation on a child however Bowlby's theory is out dated in the fact that his research was carried out after the second world war and in an age where mothers didn’t go out to work. Also Bowlby stated that the child can form an attachment with one main carer this has proven to be incorrect because Schaffer and Emerson found that children can have multiple attachments by carrying out research on…

Attachment Styles In chapter 9 on page 178 we will look at a figure that is about communication with others. By using social interactions with others to shape views of ourselves. Attachment styles "are patterns of care giving which teaches us how to view ourselves and personal relationships." The attachment style was developed by John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth (1991). John Bowlby observe interactions between parents and children concluding that attachment styles were developed by self…

Maslow’s theory includes a five tier model of human needs. The five needs include self-actualization, self esteem, belongingness and love, safety, and physiological needs. The first four levels are considered “deficiency” needs and the top level is referred to as the “being” or “growth” needs. Everyone has been categorized into these five levels in which one must have the need the satisfied before moving onto the next level. Once someone has reached the highest level which is self-actualization,…

Psychology - specifically looking at attachment. The two theories that will be covered are Learning theory and Bowlby’s theory. Gross et Al (2009) defines attachment as a reciprocal, deep emotional bond between a child and the attachment figure that sets up the internal working template for all future attachments. Bailey et Al (2008) explain that although feelings may not be visible we can observe the conduct of the parties in question to determine if an attachment has been formed. Cardwell…

138). IV. Based on the definition of “attachment” in the book “Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment,” children form close bonds with a relative. So in order for a social worker to have an effective professional relationship with a child, him or her would have to apply engagement skills to gain their trust. Remember, the child sees the social worker as a “stranger” and someone who might be out to inflict hurt. V. Consequently, “attachment theory” is seen as a developing…

In this research, they are using naturalistic observational study to examine that the interaction within the children and parents such as touching, playing , positive emotions are actually can sustain the children’s positive emotion such as happiness, joy, pride and so on to their life. This naturalistic observational study examines three family behaviors which are mutual displays of positive emotion, touch, and joint leisure to the children aged between 8 to 12 years old to determine whether…

the formation of one’s personality development. This theory posits that the need for this attachment relationship leads to the development of the infantile self. A central focus of this theory is that of the internal object. Different theorists within…

Q: What is Social Referencing? A: Social Referencing is intentionally searching for information about how others feel to help explain the meaning of uncertain circumstances and events. Infants and toddlers use this because they are new to situations and by examining others they can use it as reference as to how they are supposed to respond to a situation. This occurs around eight to nine months of age and is one of the first sophisticated social abilities that they learn. It can be seen by what…

Case studies of isolated children have supported the critical period hypothesis. These children who are exposed to language later in life, have shown extreme deficits in phonology, morphology and syntax. The best known is the case of Genie, a girl who was locked in a room where she had minimal human contact, particularly with her mother. She was punished by her father if she was to make any noises or sounds. She was discovered at the age of 13 and placed in a normal linguistic environment. When…