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The Long-Term Effects of Avoidant and Anxious Attachment Styles in Infancy on Personality Development and Future Relationships
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Abstract
The intricate tapestry of human relational dynamics, embedded within the foundational attachment styles established during infancy, remains a focal point in developmental psychology. The legacy of John Bowlby's attachment theory, coupled with Mary Ainsworth's seminal classifications, has posited potential lifelong ramifications of early attachment styles, particularly avoidant and anxious ones, on personality maturation and subsequent interpersonal relationships. This paper endeavors to unravel the enduring influences of these early attachment styles, spotlighting their trajectory from infancy to adulthood and their pervasive impacts on the psyche and relational dynamics. In sum, the exploration of avoidant and anxious attachment styles rooted in infancy provides a window into the enduring influence these early experiences have on one's developmental journey, from personality formation to the intricacies of future relationships. It is through understanding and addressing these foundational attachment dynamics that can aspire to cultivate a society characterized by healthier relational bonds and psychological well-being.
Keywords
Attachment theory, avoidant and anxious attachment, personality development, interpersonal relationships, infancy to adulthood
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Zhang,J. (2024). The Long-Term Effects of Avoidant and Anxious Attachment Styles in Infancy on Personality Development and Future Relationships. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,42,253-257.
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