Bindungen - das Gefüge psychischer Sicherheit

How can attachments succeed? The standard work. For over 30 years, Karin and Klaus Grossmann have conducted their internationally recognized long-term studies on human attachments. With this book, Germany's most renowned attachment researchers present their life's work. The Grossmann couple has scientifically accompanied and observed nearly 100 children for more than 30 years, from birth to the present day. As infants, we bond with the parents who care for and protect us. However, whether a secure attachment develops depends on the quality of experiences with both mother and father. This, in turn, influences our expectations about how others will react when we need their support. Research findings indicate that positive experiences with both parents lead to a willingness to engage in reliable, trusting relationships based on reciprocity. The foundation for friendships, partnerships, and considerate social interactions with others is laid in the early years of life. The attachment process and the development of psychological security are depicted from their early beginnings, as well as the influence of attachments in adulthood and old age.