Garazzi Chapter 6

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Attachment theory suggests that adolescents attach naturally to their parents as a way of survival and security. Attachment theory can be traced back to Bowlby and Ainsworth, Blehar, Waters, and Wall. The focus in the beginning was solely on the development of infants. This theory is now a more developed theory that centers around multiple interpersonal relationships. The four internal working models that the book discusses are secure, ambivalent, avoidant, and disorganized. Secure attachment is when a child or adolescent feels most comfortable when around their parents. Secure attachment is also described as “autonomous” (Gavazzi, 2011, p.51). Ambivalent attachment is also known as an insecure attachment style. During ambivalent attachment, a child or adolescent may cling to their parents out of fear. Avoidant attachment is an “independent” attachment style. During the Avoidant attachment style, the child or adolescent may appear to not have any issues when their parent leaves out of the room. Disorganized attachment is a result of how inconsistent a parent may be. For adulthood, a secure attachment style appears to be the most effective in building relationships. With a secure attachment style, the adult is more likely to have independence while also being able to work well with others. The ambivalent, avoidant, and disorganized attachment theories tend to result in individuals feeling as though they are lacking in different areas due to how they were parented. Attachment theory is a useful resource for researchers who focus on the relationships between adults and adolescents. This theory answers a lot of the “why” questions that may appear within these types of relationships (Gavazzi, 2011).

Resource

Gavazzi, S. M. (2011). Families with adolescents: Bridging the gaps between theory, research, and practice. New
York, NY: Springer.

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The article's dates listed inside are of the 90s, but it was published in 2024.

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Question #1: What attachment style(s) did you have with your parents growing up? Also, what attachment style(s) do you and your child(ren) share?

Question #2: Which attachment style do you believe could be most beneficial as an adult? Which style do you believe could be the least beneficial for adulthood?

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Garazzi Chapter 6