Screen LibraryAttachment theory expanded : security dynamics in individuals, dyads, groups, and societies /
"From pioneering attachment researchers, this book takes an expansive look at the nature and functions of security dynamics in personal and social relationships. Mario Mikulincer and Phillip R. Shaver examine how attachment operates not only in close dyadic relationships (parent-child, romantic...
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The Guilford Press, a division of Guilford Publications, Inc.,
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| Publisher Address: | New York, NY : |
| Publication Dates: | [2023] |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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"From pioneering attachment researchers, this book takes an expansive look at the nature and functions of security dynamics in personal and social relationships. Mario Mikulincer and Phillip R. Shaver examine how attachment operates not only in close dyadic relationships (parent-child, romantic partners), but also between teachers and students, therapists and clients, physicians and patients, leaders and followers, and within organizations. Also considered is the nature of "attachments" to objects; commercial brands; substances, such as foods and drugs; and places. The book highlights ways to integrate attachment theory with other influential social and psychological theories concerning factors that enable individuals, groups, and societies to flourish despite inevitable threats, conflicts, and losses. Key words/Subject areas: applications, interventions, attachment-based, adults, romantic, close relationships, couples, developmental psychology research, infant mental health, mothers, parents, caregiving, children, early childhood, psychotherapy, assessments Audience: Researchers and students in developmental, social, and clinical psychology and family studies; mental health practitioners."-- |
| Carrier Form: | xi, 435 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 357-420) and index. |
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9781462552658 146255265X |
| Index Number: | BF575 |
| CLC: | B842.6 |
| Call Number: | B842.6/M636-1 |
| Contents: | Part I. Attachment theory : its original version and our expansion of it. Attachment theory and security dynamics -- An outline of the expanded theory -- The expanded theory in relation to other social-psychological theories -- Part II. Seeking and attaining felt security : the distress-relief cycle involving proximity seeking and others' responsiveness. Facing threats and challenges : seeking a safe haven and secure base for exploration -- A cost of becoming attached : facing the threat of attachment-figure unavailability -- Feeling protected and supported : calming and empowering effects -- Feeling protected and supported : security-enhancing effects -- Part III. Intrapersonal, relational, and societal implications of attaining or failing to attain security. The broaden-and-build effects of felt security : resilience, subjective well-being, and mental health -- The broaden-and-build effects of felt security : mature, other-oriented love -- The broaden-and-build effects of felt security : personal growth and autonomous relatedness -- Thwarted security and the development of anxious and avoidant patterns of self regulation and relating -- Part IV. Epilogue. Wrapping up, taking stock. |