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Provides an overview of recent research on the structure and function of adult attachment from a variety of perspectives. Defines central issues such as conceptualization, and deals with topics such as normative and disturbed life span development, the relationship between attachment theory and object relations theory, and the physiological bases of attachment. Examines longitudinal studies of childhood attachment and presents a new scale for assessing adults. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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Reflecting the emerging understanding of the significance of attachment in adult life, chapters in this volume provide a broad, comprehensive overview of recent research on the fundamentals of human life, including courtship and marriage; the determinants of resilience and depression; and the vulnerability of some to suicidal ideation and action. Together, they illuminate the contribution of early and current attachment to psychopathology, the application of research findings to therapeutic interventions, and the physiological substructure of attachment in adults and children.
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