Attachment theory is one of the ways we can analyze how we function in our closets relationships and understand why we behave the way we do. Laura Mucha is the author of Love Understood. “Humans are ...

Attachment theory is almost everywhere. In magazines and books, in the news, on social media and in our conversations with each other. Originally rooted in developmental psychology, the theory ...

The relationships we form as adults often echo those we had with our parents. According to attachment theory—one of the most ...

Have you ever felt like a little kid at a table of serious grown-ups at a business meeting? Or have you ever been on-task and serious when those around you just wanted to joke around and interact ...

The current research in the treatment of eating disorders continues to shape and enhance our theoretical understanding and impacts how we approach treatment. Some clinicians and researchers assert ...

Attachment theory is a tremendous field of research that is fascinating to read about. For our purposes, I will sum it up very quickly: The way our parent/primary caregiver interacts with us when we ...

Attachment theory explains how childhood relationships with caregivers shape adult bonds, influencing trust, intimacy, and conflict resolution. Secure attachment, stemming from consistent support, ...

Mårten Hammarlund receives funding from The Swedish Research Council. Pehr Granqvist receives funding from The Swedish Research Council. Tommie Forslund receives funding from the Swedish Research ...