https://padlet.com/scridgeway1/burmxy3599b0 Life & Influence on Developmental Theory en-us 2016-09-04 14:06:06 UTC 2025-04-05 18:53:20 UTC hello@padlet.com scridgeway1 https://padlet.com/scridgeway1/burmxy3599b0/wish/121488868 Known as John Bowlby in scholarly circles, Bowlby was born February 26, 1907 in London. He was the son of wealthy parents - his father was a baronet. ]]> 2016-09-04 14:42:25 UTC https://padlet.com/scridgeway1/burmxy3599b0/wish/121488868 scridgeway1 https://padlet.com/scridgeway1/burmxy3599b0/wish/121489095 Bowlby was raised from infancy to the age of four by a nanny, with whom he developed a deep attachment. After losing her at the age of 4, he suffered a deep loss. This experience, was influential upon his theories about attachment in the stages of child development. 

At the age of 7, Bowlby was sent to a boarding school. Bowlby too developed theories about the negatives effects that removal from the home can have on young children. It would seem that much of Bowlby's theories stem directly from his personal experiences in childhood. ]]> 2016-09-04 14:47:24 UTC https://padlet.com/scridgeway1/burmxy3599b0/wish/121489095 scridgeway1 https://padlet.com/scridgeway1/burmxy3599b0/wish/121489322 John Bowlby greatly influenced the psychological field in the area of child developmental theory. His theories about attachment in the very early stages of development have had a lasting effect on the field. Bowlby theorized that how an infant attaches to their mother in the early months of life can have a lasting effect on the outcome of that person's life. If the child attaches positively versus negatively then that child will likely develop positively in child and adulthood. Likewise, if this attachment is negative and insecure than the inverse reaction would occur. 

According to John Santrock, Bowlby's contributions created an "increased focus on the biological and evolutionary basis of development, an increased focus on observations in naturalistic settings, and an "emphasis on sensitive periods of development," (2013). 

A prominent doctor in the field would go on to use many of Bowlby's ideas in his books about childcare - Dr. Sears. He would use Bowlby's attachment theory when encouraging breast feeding, co-sleeping, and other facets of parenting infants and small children. ]]> 2016-09-04 14:52:50 UTC https://padlet.com/scridgeway1/burmxy3599b0/wish/121489322 scridgeway1 https://padlet.com/scridgeway1/burmxy3599b0/wish/121490004 Later in his career, Bowlby teamed up with James Robertson to work for better healthcare for children in hospitals. They crusaded to improve the style of care and attention that small children received in hospitals - this became an important subject to them, as Bowlby studied maternal attachment and Robertson studied the effects of maternal separation due to hospital admission. Bowlby then coined the term "detachment" in reference to the stages that are present when a small child is separated from their mother or caregiver due to hospital admission and illness. ]]> 2016-09-04 15:11:54 UTC https://padlet.com/scridgeway1/burmxy3599b0/wish/121490004 scridgeway1 https://padlet.com/scridgeway1/burmxy3599b0/wish/121490227 (2016). "John Bowlbyn: 1907-1990." Retrieved from: http://www.goodtherapy.org/famous-psychologists/john-bowlby.html

Alsop-Shields, L. (2001). John Bowlby and James Robertson: theorists, scientists and crusaders for improvements in the care of children in hospital. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 35 (1). Retrieved from: http://averett.worldcat.org/title/john-bowlby-and-james-robertson-theorists-scientists-and-crusaders-for-improvements-in-the-care-of-children-in-hospital/oclc/5155914382&referer=brief_results

Coates, S. W. (2004).
John Bowlby and Margaret S. Mahler: Their Lives and Theories. The American Psychoanalytic Association, 52 (2). Retrived from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/8486886_John_Bowlby_and_Margaret_S_Mahler_Their_Lives_and_Theories

Santrock, J. W. (2013). Children. (12th ed.).  New, NY: McGraw-Hill. ]]> 2016-09-04 15:18:12 UTC https://padlet.com/scridgeway1/burmxy3599b0/wish/121490227