Attachment theory and research are drawn upon in many applied settings, including family
courts, but misunderstandings are widespread and sometimes result in misapplications. The …

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THE MEASUREMENT OF ATTACHMENT SECURITY AND Page 1 1 THE MEASUREMENT
OF ATTACHMENT SECURITY AND RELATED CONSTRUCTS IN INFANCY AND EARLY …

In this article, we test the hypothesis that beliefs about the ideal mother are convergent
across cultures and that these beliefs overlap considerably with attachment theory's notion …

Attachment theory´ s core hypotheses (universality, normativity, sensitivity, and competence)
are assumed to be applicable worldwide. However, the majority of studies on attachment …

Introduction: The change in family structure as a consequence of divorce can be a traumatic
event for a child that can undermine his or her emotional security. For this reason, it …

This observational study addressed a critical gap in the understanding of the precursors of
infant attachment by examining whether a new conceptualization of maternal caregiving …

This study tested whether maternal sensitivity and child security are related during early
childhood and whether such an association is found in different cultural and social contexts …

Purpose–The quality of the attachment relationship between children and their parents is
important for children's social-emotional development and can have profound …

The Myth of Attachment Theory confronts the uncritical acceptance of attachment theory–
challenging its scientific basis and questioning the relevance in our modern, superdiverse …