Attachment Theory
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The attachment relationship is one of the main drivers of human development and learning [1]. In the first instance, thissecurity is generated through the attachment relationship between children and their primary caregivers, usually theirparents. Children develop secure attachments when primary caregivers are a secure base for exploration and a haven ofsafety in the face of danger and emotional distress [2]. Those children who establish a secure attachment also develop bettersocial, cognitive, and emotional competencies and better school achievement than those who show an insecureattachment ([3], [4]). In addition, children with an insecure attachment are more likely to develop behavioral problems,emotional or personality disorders, school underachievement, or early school dropout (i.e., [5], [3], [6]). Bronfenbrenner’s eco-systemic theory (Source: [7])
Sprouts. (2018, 31. May). The Attachment Theory: How Childhood Affects Life. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjOowWxOXCg
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[7] A. Berástegui and C. Pitillas, “What Does It Take for Early Relationships to Remain Secure in the Face of Adversity?,” in Multisystemic Resilience, M. Ungar, Ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2021.