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[Clinical application of attachment].

Michel Delage1

  • 1Université de Toulon, CS 60584, 83041 Toulon cedex 9, France.

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Summary

Attachment is crucial for child development, acting as an emotional regulator and security base. This complex process evolves throughout a person's life, supporting growth and well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Attachment Theory
  • Child Development

Background:

  • Attachment is fundamental for children's survival and growth.
  • It serves as a critical emotion regulator.
  • It provides an internal sense of security.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the essential role of caregiver proximity in attachment.
  • To define attachment as a foundational element for child development.
  • To underscore the lifelong, evolving nature of attachment.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of attachment theory.
  • Review of developmental psychology principles.
  • Exploration of attachment's role in emotional regulation and security.
Keywords:
attachementattachmentbehaviourclinical applicationcliniquecomportementemotioninteractionsecuritysécuritéémotion

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Main Results:

  • Attachment, fostered by caregiver proximity, is vital for children's ability to live and thrive.
  • Attachment functions as a key regulator of emotions.
  • It establishes an internal security base, crucial for development.

Conclusions:

  • Attachment is an indispensable, complex process throughout the lifespan.
  • It underpins emotional regulation and provides a secure base for growth.
  • Understanding attachment is key to supporting child development and lifelong well-being.