Ainsworth

Life of Mary Ainsworth

  • Born in Glendale Ohio December 1913

    Born in Glendale Ohio December 1913
    Mary AInsworth was the oldest of 2 younger sisters.
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    Life of Mary Ainsworth

  • Enrolled at University of Toronto in 1929

    Enrolled at University of Toronto in 1929
  • Ainsworth entered the honors psychology program and earned her BA in 1935

    Ainsworth entered the honors psychology program and earned her BA in 1935
  • She earned her Masters Degree in 1936

    She earned her Masters Degree in 1936
  • Then finally her PhD in developmental psychology in 1939, all from the University of Toronto

    Then finally her PhD in developmental psychology in 1939, all from the University of Toronto
  • Ainsworth taught at University of Toronto for a few years before joining the Canadian Women's Army Corp in 1942 during World War II

    Ainsworth taught at University of Toronto for a few years before joining the Canadian Women's Army Corp in 1942 during World War II
  • She married Leonard AInsworth In 1950

    She married Leonard AInsworth In 1950
  • Divorced In 1960

    Divorced In 1960
  • In 1962, Ainsworth continued her research on attachment and security at Johns Hopkins

    In 1962, Ainsworth continued her research on attachment and security at Johns Hopkins
  • In 1975, Ainsworth relocated to the University of Virginia to teach because some of her colleagues from John Hopkins had moved there, and also because there were many developmental psychologists there

    In 1975, Ainsworth relocated to the University of Virginia to teach because some of her colleagues from John Hopkins had moved there, and also because there were many developmental psychologists there
  • Received G. Stanley Hall Award from the APA for developmental psychology

    Received G. Stanley Hall Award from the APA for developmental psychology
  • Awarded Gold Medal Scientific Contributions by American Psychological Foundation

    Awarded Gold Medal Scientific Contributions by American Psychological Foundation
  • Ainsworth died at age of 86.

    Ainsworth died at age of 86.