Bowbly's Attachment Theory

Research shows that mothers play an important role in a child’s development – especially in regards to a child’s social attachment development, and the child’s overall well-being. This could then be jeopardized with the mother’s participation in the workforce, as their participation in the work force would result in an absence in the child’s life. This plays a big role in impacting a child’s developmental wellbeing, as a child misses out on developing a bond with their mother. As well, with the mother in the work force, they will most likely be absent for important attachment milestones – in accordance to Bowbly’s attachment theory. Therefore, my research paper will examine how a mother’s participation in the work force – and thereby absence