Different Faces of Attachment: Cultural Variations on a Universal Human Need

This book brings together leading scholars to reformulate attachment theory to fit the cultural realities of our world, based on empirical research and observation in various cultural contexts. It creates a contextual cultural understanding of attachment that will provide the basis for a groundbreaking reconceptualization of attachment theory.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 15 March 2018
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

The bond between an infant and their parents is a central theme in developmental psychology, and a growing number of psychologists, evolutionary biologists, and anthropologists are expressing reservations about the universal applicability of attachment theory in its current form. While they acknowledge the universal need for attachment development, they question its suitability for all cultures. This book brings together esteemed scholars from psychology, anthropology, and related fields to reimagine attachment theory to align with the diverse cultural realities of our world. The contributions are grounded in empirical research and observations across various cultural contexts, complemented by a rigorous evaluation and deconstruction of attachment theory's underlying premises and assumptions. By creating a contextual cultural understanding of attachment, the book sets the stage for a groundbreaking reconceptualization of attachment theory that will have far-reaching implications for our understanding of human development.

Weight: 524g
Dimension: 153 x 228 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781316617984