Attachment and Human Survival

A diverse collection of papers that explores the key principles and applications of Attachment theory and considers the importance of Attachment experience to our psychological and social wellbeing.

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What is it about childhood experiences that influence the kind of adult we become? For John Bowlby and others who developed Attachment theory, much of the answer lies in the quality of early attachments to our primary caregivers. When those attachments are secure, we can develop a safe sense of self. When insecure, we may go on seeking safety throu