Back to basics: A re-evaluation of the relevance of imprinting in the genesis of Bowlby’s attachment theory

• Published in: Frontiers in psychology Vol. 13; p. 1033746
• Main Authors: Robledo, Juan-Pablo, Cross, Ian, Boada-Bayona, Luisa, Demogeot, Nadine
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media 20.12.2022; Frontiers Media S.A
• Subjects: attachment theory; Cognitive science; ethology; human imprinting; imprinting (psychology); psychoanalysis; Psychology; psychology; social cognition; imprinting (psychology); ethology; human imprinting; attachment theory; psychoanalysis

Attachment theory is one of the key theoretical constructs that underpin explorations of human bonding, taking its current form in John Bowlby’s amalgamation of ideas from psychoanalysis, developmental psychology and ethology. Such a period of interdisciplinary exchange, and Bowlby’s interest in Lor...