John Bowlby

interactions in the adolescent years, and finally, the results of medical interventions for those who have developed specific attachment styles and how this directly relates to the effectiveness of treatment. In the 1970’s, Mary Ainsworth and John Bowlby began to investigate the natural…

The behaviour of an individual and the relationships they have – whether it’s platonic, romantic or familial – can be traced back to early childhood - as early as infancy even. Bowlby (1977) defines attachment as; “an enduring emotional bond which an individual forms to another person.” In other words, attachment is a strong tie an individual has with special figures in their lives, in whom they place great trust in. When they interact with these special figures, they feel joy and experience…

of food and warmth. The Psychologist John Bowlby argued innate abilities present at birth enabled children to create a complex and unique bond with the mother, treating the carer as safe base (Custance, 2012). This goes against previously held beliefs, suggesting more to such a relationship than simply a desire for food. Having already spent time observing attachment in children In Uganda in the 1950’s, Mary Ainsworth was further inspired by the work of Bowlby and so the ‘Strange Situation’ was…

Attachment is defined as the bond or relationship that develops between the infants and caregivers (Egeland, 2004). “The attachment is a reciprocal, enduring emotional tie between an infant and a caregiver, each of whom contribute to the quality of relationship”(Papalia, Old & Feldman, 2009). When a baby is born, parents will learn and try to understand and fulfill the needs of the baby. The baby use the way like crying to show out his or her desire, hence when the parents hear the baby cry they…

research must outweigh any distress caused to the animals. However, having said this, Harlow’s research advanced our understanding of attachment in a time when parents were encouraged to treat their children with emotional detachment. Together with Bowlby, Harlow’s work provided evidence that attachment was necessary for the emotional and intellectual growth of…

was here where she worked with John Bowlby. Their research focused on examining what effects interference in the mother and child bond may have on the development of the child. Ainsworth later traveled to Kampala, Uganda where she worked at the East African Institute for Social Research, continuing her exploration into the significance of the mother-child bond. Unfortunately, Ainsworth and her husband divorced in 1960 due to complications. Ainsworth also taught at John Hopkins University from…

A characteristic that is also important to consider when gathering information during an assessment is the interaction within the family. This is important because observing how the whole family interacts aids in noticing some signs that are not displayed during an individual assessment. This might include, poor communication between the parents and children or noticing how supportive the parents are with their children which might not be shown during their individual assessment. An important…

recovery. The ability of an individual to process the event, cope, make sense of, and regulate their emotions, all play a key role in recovery after a school shooting and are linked to Attachment Theory. Attachment Theory, originated by John Bowlby, a British psychologist, suggests that the ability of a person to cope with a traumatic event is built in infancy and the individual’s attachment with their primary caregivers. This early relationship forms a basis for an individual’s sense…

Associated Risk Factors Studies emphasis that children who experiences multiple caregivers and were adopted in institutional setting and or orphanages as toddlers are at a higher risk in developing Reactive Attachment Disorder. (The Scientific Review of Mental Health Practice, Vol 8, and NO.1-2011). *Artical2. Studies indicate that age factor also plays a role in the expectancy of possible diagnosis of Reactive Detachment Disorder from a internationally adopted setting, children who are…

______________________FAMILY VIOLENCE AND ATTACHMENT Introduction The concept of attachment is a paramount aspect of parent–child interaction. It plays a significant role in determining the best interests of children of separation and divorce. This essay will critically analyse the social sciences and debates on the attachment theory and overnight care of young children where violence is present and whether the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) appropriately addresses the issues when applied.…