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Birth to Age Two
Babies can interact with strangers calmly. They greet their mothers happily after separation. They respond cooperatively to their mothers request. They go to their mothers for comfort and their mothers significantly decrease their babies stress. -
Secure Attachment Video
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School Age (4-6 years)
By age six, kids that are securely attached are more compliant, responsive, cooperative, self-reliant and emphatic than those who were in insecure attachment relationships in infancy. They feel free to explore the world around them and know they can always come back to the safety of their caregiver. -
John Bowlby- Attachment Theory
The propensity to make strong emotional bonds to a particular individual is a basic component of human nature. -John Bowlby -
Childhood (7-11 years)
Young children encounter many opportunities to learn new skills, and they are able to take full advantage of them. They interact comfortably with others and have no problems separating from their caregiver. Securely attached children begin to develop relationships with other children. -
Adolescence (12-24 years)
Secure attachment found during the adolescent stage of life is reminiscent of the attachment experienced during infancy. Those identified with secure attachment are at peace with imperfections within themselves or others, value relationships, are forgiving of less than optimal parenting, and can consistently recall their childhood experiences. -
Transition from Childhood to Adulthood
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Early Adulthood (24-34 Years)
Adults can be in happy committed relationships and both partners will have satisfaction also these relationships are seen to be longer lasting. Two adults committed in a romantic and secure relationship express themselves with close bodily contact, disclosing safely guarded information to one another, and feeling safe when in the company of one another. The relationship a caregiver has with their infant can often predict the type of romantic relationships an adult can make throughout their life. -
Middle to Late Adulthood (34-65 Years)
Parents who were securely attached as children are more likely to have secure attachment with their children. These parents react more quickly to their child's needs and are typically more responsive to a child they are securely attached to than one of insecure attachment. The relationship a caregiver has with their infant can often predict the type of romantic relationships an adult can make throughout their life. -
Elderhood (65 years- Death)
Elders with secure attachment live a healthy and happy life. These elders are either living with their loving partner or are living at a nursing home. These elders have retired and lived through life fairly well. They understand the basic needs in a healthy relationship and can pass down that knowledge down to their grandchildren. They also live their life more fulfilled and have less regrets compared to other elders who lived their whole life with attachment issues.
