Basic Concepts in Attachment Theory Attachment theory is the joint work of John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth (Ainsworth & Bowlby‚ 1991 ). Drawing on concepts from ethology‚ cybernetics‚ information processing‚ developmental psychology‚ and psychoanalysts‚ John Bowlby formulated the basic tenets of the theory. He thereby revolutionized our thinking about a child’s tie to the mother and its disruption through separation‚ deprivation‚ and bereavement. Mary Ainsworth’s innovative methodology not only
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Disorganized attachment is typically defined as the occasional lack of an organized strategy when dealing with the Strange Situation Procedure (SSP) and is seen as an inconsistent regulation of emotion‚ regardless of secure or insecure secondary attachment classifications. Examples of disorganized attachment are hair pulling‚ conflicting behaviors‚ indifference or apprehension of their caregiver‚ and/or remaining still for a significant duration. Contradictory feelings are experienced by the disorganized
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The concept of attachment was first introduced by John Bowlby (1969)‚ who emphasizes the importance of mother-child relationship. Attachment is the close‚ enduring emotional bond to parents or other caregiver‚ and it is necessary for normal social and emotional development. Mary Ainsworth further expanded upon Bowlby’s attachment theory in her “Strange Situation” study. She concluded that there were three styles of attachment: secure‚ resistant‚ and avoidant. A fourth attachment style was later added
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of these models‚ highlighting my strengths and areas for development. I emphasise some influences on Bowlby’s work‚ leading to his trilogy Attachment 1969; Separation 1973; and Loss‚ Sadness and Depression 1980; demonstrating how attachments in infancy may shape our attachment styles in later life. Pietromonaco and Barrett posit “A central tenet of attachment theory is that people develop mental representations‚ or internal working models that consist of expectations about the self‚ significant others
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Outline and Evaluate research into types of attachment (12 marks) Ainsworth ‘Strange Situation’ study aim was to investigate what type of attachment the infants had to their caregiver. Therefore‚ Ainsworth used 12 to 18 months infants in an experiment to test this. Ainsworth had several conditions to allow the observer to identify what reaction the infants are showing and hence‚ which attachment type. In a play area room‚ the infant and mother spent some time playing‚ suddenly the mother leaves
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STAGES OF ATTACHMENT Secure and Insecure Attachment Elif Ercanli Johnson County Community Collage Attachment is a lasting emotional bond between people. According to Berger (2011) it begins before birth‚ solidifies age‚ and influences relationships throughout life. The concept of attachment was originally developed by John Bowlby (1969‚1973‚1988)‚ a British developmentalist influenced by psychoanalytic theory and ethology‚ the study of animals‚ a precursor to evolutionary psychology. ( Schore
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Determinants of Customer Loyalty among Mobile Telecom Subscribers in the Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana KwabenaAdjei1‚ Richard Denanyoh1 ARTICLE INFO Available Online January 2014 Key words: Mobile Telecommunication; Subscribers; Customer Loyalty. ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to investigate the determinants of brand equity among mobile telecom users in Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana. Mobile telecommunication providers have a great role in strengthening the economy and encouraging the efficiency
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CHAPTER 1 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.10 Background For years‚ the Port Mombasa has been known as “the city of merchants”. Dating back to the times of Vasco Da Gama‚ it became an increasingly busy trading post for the region. Due to its location‚ strategically placed midway between South Africa and the gulf of Eden the Port has experienced tremendous traffic through the years. The Port of Mombasa is the gateway to East and Central Africa‚ and is one of the busiest Ports along the East African coastline
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highly determined on the parent’s role in the child’s early life and can sometimes have long term effects. There are many studies that have been carried out that support the theory that a parents role and parenting style can effect a child’s social development; Bowlby’s (1969) attachment theory‚ Mary Ainsworth’s strange situation procedure and Murray’s (1992) theory on maternal responsiveness play a crucial part in this theory. British philosopher John Locke stated that all children were born as ‘empty
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Attachment parenting focuses on the nurturing connection that parents can develop with their children. That nurturing connection is viewed as the ideal way to raise secure‚ independent‚ and empathetic children. According to Doctor Sears “attachment parenting is a style of caring for your infant that brings out the best in the baby and the best in the parents”. Attachment parenting helps you open your mind and heart to the needs of your baby‚ and eventually you will develop the wisdom on how to make
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