Abstract
In this research I will be investigating
the behavior of infant attachment. I will discuss the benefits and effects of
attachment and what happens when there is lack of attachment. The statement of
the physiological event involved with infant attachment is the evolutionary
framework. To explain the evolutionary framework I will discuss Harry Harlow's
experiment with the Monkeys and attachment. His research indicated that to have
normal development, attachment is necessary in the first few months of life. To
support my claim I will include the following articles: Health Professionals’
Attitudes Towards The Promotion of Breastfeeding, The Benefits of Attachment
Parenting for Infants and Children: A Behavioral Developmental View, and
Psychological Health, Maternal Attachment and Attachment Style in Breast- and
Formula-Feeding Mothers: a Preliminary Study.
References
Marks, D.,
& O’Connor, R. (2015). Health professionals’ attitudes towards the
promotion of
breastfeeding.
British Journal Of Midwifery, 23(1), 50-58.
Miller,
M.M., Common, M.L. (2010). The benefits of attachment parenting for infants and
children: a
behavioral developmental view. Behavioral Developmental Bulletin, 10, 1-14
Wilkinson, R., & Scherl, F. (2006). Psychological
health, maternal attachment and attachment style
in breast- and formula-feeding
mothers: a preliminary study. Journal Of Reproductive &
Psychology, 24(1), 5-19.
