Resources

Resources

What is Attachment

John Bowlby was the originator of Attachment Theory way back in the 1950’s. He described attachment as a “lasting psychological connectedness between human beings’ .It is a theory that has continued to evolve.  Here you will find resources that explain what Attachment Theory is;  its importance in both understanding child and human development and relationships; and also its importance in action for parents, caregivers and practitioners.

Why Attachment Matters

Here you will find resources relating to: Young Adulthood to Across The Lifespan, Education, Parenting and Caregiving; Power, Inequality, Diversity and Inclusion; Public Health and Social Policy.  We will be adding resources for Children and Young People. We are continuing to build our resource bank across all Why Attachment Matters topics  so please get in touch if you have resources and/or would like to contribute.

Research

Here you will find a range of applied research resources. We are interested in hearing from you about any research you know of or are undertaking that relates to attachment into action. Please get in touch.

Useful Websites & Contacts

Here you will find a range of applied research resources. We are interested in hearing from you about any research you know of or are undertaking that relates to attachment into action. Please get in touch.

The Promise

Scottish Attachment in Action shares the passion and ambition underpinning the foundations and recommendations of The Promise. We believe that through working together we can make Scotland the best place to grow up in and our infants, children and young people will feel loved, safe and respected.

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