Bowlby's Attachment Theory Analysis

According to Bowlby’s (1969) attachment theory children are pre-programmed to develop attachment with others such as their mother or main caregiver in order to help them survive. Attachment is characterized by specific behaviours in children, such as seeking proximity with the attachment figure when upset or threatened (Bowlby, 1969).According to Bowlby the long term consequences of maternal deprivation in a child can lead to lack of intelligence, development of aggression, delinquency, mental disorders and the inability to show affection or concern for others as they grow older.
According to Erikson personality develops in a series of stages, his theory describes the impact of social experience across the whole lifespan. In each stage, Erikson …show more content…
Flow Chart 3- Action taken for an assessment of a child under the Children Act 1989It is vital that the care given to the child in centered care which involves respecting each child and their family. Not only that but also respecting their ethnic culture, background and diversity and meet their needs accordingly. We must always ensure we support and facilitate choice for child and family in regards to care delivery …show more content…
This is especially true of physical illnesses that involve the brain, such as epilepsy and cerebral palsy. Serious illness or disability can cause a lot of work and stress for everyone in the family, especially the parents. Children who are ill have many more stressful experiences than children without an illness. Most children will, at some time, get upset by this. Sometimes, the upset feelings and behaviour can go on and on. If they do, this can add to the child's health problems by making their life even more difficult. Following the diagnosis of a potentially serious or long-term illness, most parents and children go through a process of coming to terms with

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Bowlby's Theory Of Attachment Analysis