lnfant Secure Attachment:Theoretical Bases,Consequences and lnterventions
Attachment is a specific emotional and behavioral pattern that develops in the early stages of life,typically referring to the emotional bond that forms between an infant and his/her caregiver.This paper aims to explore the antecedents and positive outcomes of infant secure attachment,along with corresponding interventions.Key antecedents of secure attachment include ma-ternal sensitivity,maternal attachment style,family socioeconomic status,and marital quality.The positive effects of secure at-tachment include promoting infants'social development,emotion regulation,cognitive abilities,and language skills,as well as buffering social stress and anxiety,and compensating for the negative impact of adverse experiences.The key to fostering secure attachment lies in serving as a child's secure base and safe haven.
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