Briefly discuss the theory’s core concepts.

Scholarly paper: theory of comfort by katharine kolcaba (24 hours)

The theory of attachment is a psychological and evolutionary concept that explains how strong emotional bonds are formed between two people, usually between an infant and caregiver. According to the theory, these bonds are necessary for healthy psychological development throughout life. The core concepts of attachment theory include four main points.

First, secure attachments form when children have a consistent primary caregiver who is sensitively attuned to their needs and responsive over time. This creates a sense of security in the child, which allows them to explore their environment with confidence rather than fearfulness or anxiety.

Second, insecure attachments can form when there is inconsistency in caregiving or if caregivers are unresponsive or overly controlling. These patterns cause the child to feel anxious or insecure about his/her relationship with the caregiver and leads to difficulty forming relationships later in life due to distrust or fear of abandonment.

Third, infants’ early experiences help shape the way they interact with others later on in life as adults; those with secure attachments tend to be more trusting and intimate while those with insecure attachments may struggle to establish close relationships due their fears and mistrusts developed during childhood years.

Finally, understanding attachment styles can help us understand why certain personality types exist—such as ambivalent vs avoidant behavior—and how those behaviors follow us into adulthood regardless of our current situation.