The Psychology of Attachment

What do we actually mean by 'attachment'? How do different caregiving styles impact attachment in children? This volume is an essential introduction to attachment, offering an accessible explanation of the theory, unpicking common misunderstandings, and providing a balanced overview of key research findings.

Robbie Duschinsky is Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge. He has conducted research in health and social care, history, and developmental psychology. Tommie Forslund is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Psychology, Stockholm University. He received the Excellence in Attachment Research (EAR) dissertation award from the Society in Emotion and Attachment Studies (SEAS). Pehr Granqvist is Professor of Psychology, Stockholm University. He has more than 20 years experience conducting and communicating attachment research. He has worked closely with leading researchers in the field of attachment. He received the 2023 William James Award from the American Psychological Association.

Introduction Chapter 1: Ethological-Evolutionary Attachment Theory Chapter 2: The Normative Tenets of Attachment Theory Chapter 3: Individual Differences in Infant Attachment Patterns Chapter 4: Disorganised Attachment and Attachment Beyond the Early Years Chapter 5: The Adult Attachment Interview and Attachment in Adolescence Chapter 6: Experiences in Close Relationships: Romantic Attachment and Religion Chapter 7: Current Concerns in Attachment Research Conclusion Appendix: Key concepts