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Secure base and mental health in children: a narrative review

Zi-Ying Ye1, Zhuo-Ying Han1, Bao-Liang Zhong1,2

  • 1Research Center for Psychological and Health Sciences, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Wuhan, China.

Translational Pediatrics
|October 14, 2024
PubMed

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The secure base concept in attachment theory is vital for children's mental health. Understanding secure base script knowledge and diverse family structures can improve secure attachment and mitigate mental health risks.

Area of Science:

  • Attachment Theory
  • Child Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Childhood attachment type formation is crucial for psychological development.
  • Previous research prioritized direct mental health interventions over attachment-based approaches.
  • The secure base concept is central to attachment theory and child development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the concept of the secure base in child development.
  • To describe current clinical practices related to secure base.
  • To suggest future research directions for improving children's mental health through attachment.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted in electronic databases (Web of Science, PubMed, CNKI).
  • Included Chinese and English articles on secure base and child attachment relationships.
  • Searched articles published up to August 6, 2024.

Main Results:

  • Secure bases extend beyond parent-child relationships to include group and teacher-student dynamics.
  • Limited research exists on the father's role and intergenerational transmission of secure base script knowledge (SBSK).
  • SBSK significantly influences middle childhood mental health.

Conclusions:

  • Further research is needed on how family structure, roles, and SBSK influence secure attachment across development.
  • Consideration of diverse family structures and parental attachment styles is essential for fostering secure attachment pathways.
  • This review provides clinical insights into the secure base mechanism for mitigating children's mental health risks.
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Keywords:
Secure basechildhoodmental healthreview

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