Abstract
This paper discusses the writer's development according to John Bowlby's attachment theory of child development from 1958. It describes the writer's early life and his relationship with various members of his family. It then looks at his developing life during middle childhood, adolescence and adulthood. Finally, the paper presents a self-analysis of the writer's development.

Table of Contents:
Family Background
Early Years
Middle Childhood and Adolescence
Adulthood
Developmental Assets
Self-Analysis

From the Paper
"In retrospect, it is unusual for me to look over my life story through the present analysis and evaluate myself and my own behaviors. It was interesting for me to relive the moments that have defined my evolution and the arrangement of my family hierarchy. It was certainly in some ways difficult to recall events in an objective manner, as the memory of early youth may be tainted by emotions. There is also the fact that, as a child, I was not able to observe the family dynamics in the same way that an adult might - important events were no doubt shielded from me by my parents and older siblings. However, this phenomenon is universal to children in general. We are all subject to good and bad childhood events, and are made blind to such happenings at the same time. At the same time we all as adults recall past events in the haze of a positive or negative memory - particularly memories of adolescence, which is universally a trying stage of one's life."

Tags:characteristics, dynamics, family

Abstract
The paper offers responses to four set questions, the first on Attachment theory and its implications, the second on infant studies involving visual attention and another on memory, en route to a fourth topic involving some of the foregoing. This last question discusses the digital age and its effects on child development, in educational settings and in terms of the impact of violent video games.

From the Paper
"Psychoanalysts had assumed that the child's first human relationship was close to the foundation of the personality. In the first year of life, almost all infants have a strong tie to a mother-figure. (Bowlby: 1969:177) Bowlby and others given to the attachment theory worked with post-World War II generations in developed Western countries. They saw what happened in nature and could link attachment models to the young animal's need to attach to the mother in order to keep up with the herd."

Tags:attachment, attention/memory, digitization

Abstract
This paper discusses the theorized ways to define human developmental stages, looking specifically at the 19th century psychologists, Jean Piaget, who analyzed cognitive development, Mary Rothbart, who studied temperament, and John Bowlby, who researched attachment. Although all three studied the manner by which individuals develop from an embryo into a full grown adult, primarily focusing on the factors that establish intelligence, personality, morality, and lifestyle, this papers aims to describe how each has proceeded down different avenues of study. Specifically, this paper demonstrates their differences in approach by seeing how they viewed an 18-month-old child's level of development. Through this example, the paper briefly summarizes the major findings of each developmental psychologist. The paper concludes that the parents of an 18-month-old recognizes that there is a combination of nurture and nature that influences their child.

From the Paper
"Children differ from one other from early in life, which have important implications for parent/child interaction. An irritable infant, for instance, is predisposed to insecure attachment, which is likely due in part to the mother's increased ignoring. Psychologists as Rothbart (Kohnstamm & Martin, 1994) are just beginning to look at how the ratings on such questionnaires in early life correspond to later behavior and personality. For example, the approach-related dimensions of infant and child temperament seem to relate to the Big Five personality dimension of Extraversion/Surgency. However, the temperamental dimension of effortful control may also impact the expression of approach-related tendencies. Similarly, anxiety-related dimensions of infant and child temperament seem to relate to Neuroticism/Negative Emotionality.
"From birth, Jeffrey was a 'very temperamental baby.' He was difficult getting to sleep, he cried easily and for long periods of time, he was very fussy. When tested on the IBQ at the age of 12 months, there was a greater tendency for becoming distressed, taking longer to reduce this distress and a longer time being soothed. This behavior is noticeable at 18 months of age as well. Where many children go through the 'terrible twos,' Jeffrey seems to continually go through this stage. His parents are trying not to respond too negatively to this behavior for fear that it causes further aggravation. The hope is to help Jeffrey as he gets older learn how to better handle his temperament"

Tags:jean piaget, mary rothbart, john bowlby, cognitive development, temperament attachment

Abstract
This paper examines the theory of attachment, an idea the author describes as introducing new meanings to human relationship. The proposition that, to thrive emotionally, children need a close and continuous care-giving relationship required theoretical explanation. The author further analyzes Bowlby's approach to the concept of attachment. Although never satisfied with the theory of dependence, which focused on human relations progressing through fulfillment of basic needs, his methodical research manifested the theory of attachment, which highlighted the importance of care-giving and care-taking responses more than primary needs of hunger and sex.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Bowlby's Theory of Attachment
Animal Behavior Studies
Bowlby's Analysis of Animal Studies.
Extension of Bowlby's Attachment Theory
Conclusions

From the Paper
"According to attachment theory, attachment is not just an outcome of the need to satisfy various drives, like Sigmund Freud thought. For example, children are not just attached to their parents because they provide food; their attachment also involves behavior that is independent of their direct needs. Attachment theory assumes that humans are social beings; they do not just use other people to satisfy their drives. In this way, attachment theory is similar to object relations' theory (Grohol, 2005)."

Tags:Social, work, psychology, dependence, relationships

Abstract
This paper discusses the theories of attachment of John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth. It first discusses the origins of the theories and modern moves towards practical treatment of attachment difficulties (such as separation anxiety) in adults. The paper also discusses mother-child relations in a modern environment and whether Bowlby's theories still valid.

Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Literature Review
Attachment Theories
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Bowlby's theories still have relevance in the treatment of adults, and may be important in those adults with anxiety-depression, one of the most serious of the depressive disorders, and one which frequently has a less positive outcome than that of depression alone. Treating an adult through applications of Attachment theory may, therefore, provide a beneficial therapy to those adults."
"Bowlby's theories have been taken up by many theorists in the United States, and their work in this field continues to advance our knowledge of the development of the mind, and a child's relationship to the world around it."

Tags:separation anxiety, society development security

Abstract
This paper examines the theory put forth by John Bowlby on the four stages of attachment. It examines the development of attachment between mother and child and the caregiver relationship. It also deals with coping with separation and separation anxiety.

From the Paper
"With his identification of the four stages of attachment, John Bowlby (1969) was instrumental in illuminating the changes in the development of attachment between mother and child. During the first phase of indiscriminate sociability, infants interact ..."

Abstract
The paper examines Bowlby's attachment theory and looks at the three periods of the development of the ideology of this theory. The paper then explores studies on adult attachment patterns and how they reflect infant-parent relationships. The paper concludes with a perspective against the ideology of the attachment theory.

Outline:
Introduction
History of Attachment Theory
Ideology of Attachment Theory
Practice Application of Attachment Theory
Summary and Conclusion

From the Paper
"Attachment theory historically focused on the attachment between a child and its mother however, findings in Tuovila's work states that the attachment relationship between the child and father is one of great importance as well as the attachment relationship between child and mother. The work of Jessica L. Borealli and Daryn H. David (2004) entitled: "Imagination, Cognition and Personality" published in the Baywood Scholarly and Scientific Content journal examines the theory and research and their links on the relationships of attachment theory as well as structural cognition which is inclusive of "schemas and internal working models; aspects of the client-therapist relationship; and psychotherapeutic intervention models arguing that attachment theory can be employed to more fully understand psychotherapeutic processes and change." (Borelli and David, 2004)"

Tags:infant, parent, relationship, childcare, accessibility, separations

Abstract
An extreme contrast can be observed between the bereaved Peter at the beginning of the film, "Finding Neverland", as opposed to the Peter who once again suffers loss at the end. The pattern of Peter's relationships conforms perfectly to John Bowlby's concepts of attachment, separation and loss. This paper analyzes the relationships of the main character, Peter, in the film "Finding Neverland", a story loosely based on the real life story of J.M. Barrie, the author of "Peter Pan". The analyses are based on John Bolwby's theories of attachment, separation, and loss.

Tags:attachment, separation, loss

Abstract
This paper explores and analyses the possibility of children making multiple secure attachments to people that may not be part of their immediate family. One of the vital aspects of this discussion is a critical evaluation of Ainsworth's 'Strange Situation' and how this is disputed by Tizard (1991). Another important aspect is transition from home into nursery and the importance of effective key workers relating to the author's extended school experience. Yet another feature examined is the result of insecure attachments and attachment disorders and the implications these disorders have within the nursery or school setting. The main theorists that are analysed are Ainsworth (1978) and Bowlby (1982).

From the Paper
"Belsky and Nezworski (1988) describes anxious attachment as children "who have been able to form a focused relationship with a discriminated and preferred partner whose attachments show an unusual amount of conflict regarding the perceived physical and emotional availability of the attachment figure". This can occur in situations where abuse is transpiring, where the child is attached to what the child would see as a secure base but the feelings are not reciprocated and the adult feelings are not accessible to the child. The implications of this sort of attachment can severely impact on the child's life within a nursery setting. The child may become extremely clingy to a key worker and refuse to be left alone because they are "still hoping for love and care" Bowlby (1980) as cited in Cassidy and Shaver (1999). "

Tags:Ainsworth, Bowlby, Tizard

Abstract
The paper discusses how consistent and predictable care is essential to the social and emotional development of a child. The paper looks at J. Bowlby's theory of attachment, the research of Mary Ainsworth, and Erik Erikson's first stage of psychosocial development of personality. The paper attempts to demonstrate the ways in which early relationships can influence self-identity and how the environment plays an important part in this process.

Outline:
Introduction
Building Fully-Developed Human Beings
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Research has shown that it is during the first few years of a child's life that cognitive capabilities, relational understanding, language, motor skills and emotional regulation are all developed and enhanced, and that each of these element acts as an important influencing factor in character formation and development. In fact, these first experiences, according to many professionals, are significant building blocks that form the foundation from which springs all future individual development (Barnes P., Personal, Social and Emotional Development, 1992)."

Tags:cognitive, theories, Bowlby, Ainsworth, Erikson, self-identity