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Attachment and developmental psychopathology.

N W Boris1, E E Wheeler, S S Heller

  • 1Department of Community Health Sciences, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112-2824, USA.

Psychiatry
|June 16, 2000
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Attachment theory offers insights into a complex case of a child with relationship disturbances. Understanding the mother's internal working models is key to addressing the child's behavioral patterns.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Child Development
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • This case study examines an 8-year-old boy with a complex diagnostic history over six years.
  • The child's initial clinical attention began at 2 1/2 years old, revealing a pattern of mother-child relationship disturbance.

Observation:

  • A consistent pattern of mother-child relationship disturbance was observed from the initial assessment through hospitalization at age 8.
  • The child received a wide range of diagnoses from multiple clinicians over the six-year follow-up period.

Findings:

  • Attachment theory principles and research provide a valuable framework for understanding this complex case.
  • The mother's internal working models of attachment were found to be significantly related to the patient's behavior during infancy and early childhood.

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Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering parental attachment models in diagnosing and treating child behavioral issues.
  • Attachment-informed approaches can offer a more cohesive and effective formulation for complex pediatric cases.
  • Further research into the intergenerational transmission of attachment patterns is warranted.