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Journal of Modern Foreign Psychology
2019. Vol. 8, no. 4, 88–96
https://doi.org/10.17759/jmfp.2019080409
ISSN: 2304-4977 (online)

Research into the role of attachment in a person's life. Overview of foreign research

 
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Abstract

Attachment theory currently covers more and more research areas. Starting its development with the study of children, now researchers of attachment are increasingly paying attention to the psyche of an adult. Moreover, more and more studies are devoted to the relationship of attachment and psychopathology. This article presents the scientific researches that have been carried out over the past five years and re-open the problem of attachment. The studies investigate the problems of romantic attachment, the effects of attachment on the course of pregnancy, the relationship of attachment and psychopathology in adults, the specificity of psychotherapy for patients with different types of attachment, and give a brief overview of studies of child attachment, which also focuses on psychopathology. This review doesn’t only present new scientific data on the theory of attachment, but also outlines new vectors of research on this issu.

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Keywords: attachment, adulthood, romantic relationships, psychopathology, secure attachment, anxious-ambivalent attachment, avoidant attachment, disorganized attachment

Journal rubric: Developmental Psychology and Age-Related Psychology

OpenAlex citations: 6

OpenAlex topics: Attachment and Relationship Dynamics, Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development, Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum

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Number of citations: 6

Topics

Attachment and Relationship Dynamics

This cluster of papers explores theoretical developments in attachment theory, focusing on the dynamics of adult attachment, parent-child attachment, marital quality, interpersonal processes, emotion regulation, and the role of social support in intimate relationships. It covers a wide range of topics related to attachment and relationships from infancy to adulthood.

Number of works: 94184  |  Total number of citations: 1766934

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Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development

This cluster of papers explores the intricate relationship between emotion regulation, psychopathology, and developmental trajectories in children and adolescents. It delves into the impact of various factors such as parenting, anxiety disorders, depression, and behavioral problems on the mental health and well-being of young individuals.

Number of works: 193585  |  Total number of citations: 4980132

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Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum

This cluster of papers focuses on the impact of maternal mental health, including perinatal depression, prenatal stress, and antenatal anxiety, on offspring's development and well-being. It explores various aspects such as child psychopathology, neurodevelopment, cognitive and behavioral outcomes, as well as the effects of psychological interventions and postpartum psychiatric disorders. The research also delves into the association between parental depression and infant outcomes, emphasizing the significance of maternal mental health during pregnancy and postpartum period.

Number of works: 86954  |  Total number of citations: 1328564

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Article type: review article

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17759/jmfp.2019080409

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For citation: Dianova, E.S. (2019). Research into the role of attachment in a person's life. Overview of foreign research. Journal of Modern Foreign Psychology, 8(4), 88–96. (In Russ.). https://doi.org/10.17759/jmfp.2019080409

© Dianova E.S., 2019

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

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Ekaterina S. Dianova, psychologist, Legacy, Moscow, Russian Federation, e-mail: katerina17601@gmail.com

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