Attachment theory and research : a reader
As interest in attachment theory continues to grow, misconceptions of the theory are becoming increasingly common. Important texts on major theoretical and empirical contributions are often too extensive for non-specialist readers or not readily available to clinicians. Designed to address a signifi...
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| Format | eBook Book |
| Language | English |
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Hoboken
Wiley
2021
John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated Wiley-Blackwell |
| Edition | 1 |
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| Online Access | Get full text |
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| Summary: | As interest in attachment theory continues to grow, misconceptions of the theory are becoming increasingly common. Important texts on major theoretical and empirical contributions are often too extensive for non-specialist readers or not readily available to clinicians. Designed to address a significant gap in literature, Attachment Theory and Research: A Readerpresents a carefully curated selection of book chapters and journal articles on the subject-complemented by previously unpublished material by the founder of the theory. This valuable new resource provides practitioners, students, policymakers, and general readers an accessible and up-to-date view of the concepts, development, and diversity of attachment theory. The Reader comprises 15 succinct chapters by many of the most influential researchers in the theory, covering the basis of attachment theory and the current state of the field. The book brings together a wide range of works, many of which challenge common assumptions and offer intriguing new insights on attachment theory and research. Topics include psychoanalytic theories of separation anxiety, concepts of anxiety, stress, and homeostasis, the origins of disorganized attachment, cultural differences in caregiving practices, reactive attachment disorder (RAD) and disinhibited social engagement disorder (DSED), the future prospects of attachment theory, and more. |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index Summary: "There is increasing and widespread international interest in attachment theory (including policy makers, clinicians and practitioners, graduate students, as well as laypersons). Yet, major researchers as well as important theoretical and empirical contributions are often poorly read and understood, and key texts are not readily accessible together. Indeed, it has been highlighted that misconceptions of the theory are common, even among practitioners putting the theory to work, and that usage of attachment theory have sometimes reflected serious misapplications. We have reasons to believe that part of the issue lies in the fact that important texts about attachment lie in journals behind paywalls or in books that are either not readily available to clinicians and other interested readers, or are too extensive and therefore put readers off. The aim of the proposed book is therefore to provide a book that is sufficiently short and accessible -- "reader" -- which will nonetheless provide an interesting |
| ISBN: | 1119657881 9781119657880 |