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Principles of development: the case of dependency
1Institute of Child Development, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
Attachment & Human Development
|April 18, 2020
Summary
Child-teacher dependency highlights two principles: coherent development and early attachment
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Child Psychology
- Attachment Theory
Background:
- Child-teacher dependency is a critical area of developmental psychology.
- Understanding early attachment relationships is foundational for later development.
- Distinguishing between dependency and attachment concepts, as defined by Bowlby and Ainsworth, is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To underscore two key developmental principles related to child-teacher dependency.
- To review the history and concepts of dependency and attachment.
- To present findings on dependency development and discuss classroom implications.
Main Methods:
- Commentary synthesizing existing research.
- Historical review of dependency and attachment concepts.
- Overview of findings from the Minnesota Study of Risk and Adaptation.
Main Results:
- Behavior and development are coherent across different stages.
- Early attachment relationships serve as the foundation for subsequent development.
- Findings from the Minnesota Study of Risk and Adaptation offer comprehensive insights into dependency development.
Conclusions:
- Dependency in the classroom requires careful consideration.
- Intervention strategies for child-teacher dependency should be explored.
- Future research is needed to advance understanding and practice in this area.
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