Erikson's Theory Of Secure Reserchment
Secure attachment is associated with positive development and outcomes for later life. A parenting style most closely linked to a securely attached child is that of sensitivity to the child’s needs, an ability to interpret needs especially in the early stages following birth which are then consistently and predictably met thus ensuring the child learns to trust and become optimistic.
This idea of a positive outlook being built on early patterns of upbringing isn’t new; a psychologist called Erikson (1963) developed a theory of psychosocial stages of development. He argued that it’s in the first year of life when infants learn their basic sense of trust. If their needs have been reliably met the infant is likely to have a positive outlook,
This idea of a positive outlook being built on early patterns of upbringing isn’t new; a psychologist called Erikson (1963) developed a theory of psychosocial stages of development. He argued that it’s in the first year of life when infants learn their basic sense of trust. If their needs have been reliably met the infant is likely to have a positive outlook,