Handbook of Attachment: Theory, Research, and Clinical Applications

by Jude Cassidy (Editor), Phillip R. Shaver (Editor)

Widely regarded as the state-of-the-science reference on attachment, this handbook interweaves theory and cutting-edge research with clinical applications. Leading researchers examine the origins and development of attachment theory; present biological and evolutionary perspectives; and explore the role of attachment processes in relationships, including both parent–child and romantic bonds. Implications for mental health and psychotherapy are addressed, with reviews of exemplary attachment-oriented interventions for children and adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Contributors discuss best practices in assessment and critically evaluate available instruments and protocols.

New to This Edition
*Chapters on genetics and epigenetics, psychoneuroimmunology, and sexual mating.
*Chapters on compassion, school readiness, and the caregiving system across the lifespan.
*Chapter probing the relation between attachment and other developmental influences.
*Nearly a decade's worth of theoretical and empirical advances.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, Relationships, Parenting, Personal Development, Reference

1068 pages, Hardcover

First published April 9, 1999

Reviews

[Lindsay Kinney · Rating 4 out of 5]

All of the information about attachment theory is located in this one volume. I read a big chunk of the text, and accessed much of the rest throughout a course that I took on the same topic. Science heavy, with reference lists at the close of each chapter—this is a fabulous resource.

[Alisha Brook · Rating 4 out of 5]

Title: Handbook of Attachment - Theory, Research and Clinical Applications
Series: -
Author: Jude Cassidy
Genre: Informational / Psychology/ Development
Rating: 4 stars

Fairly useful for the assignment I needed it for. This resource offers quite in depth knowledge about attachment theories. If you're studying psychology or even stages of development, this is a useful resource to further your knowledge about the topic.

[Tendency · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic resource, well-written, excellent sources for further research.

[Barbra Quade]

Excellent resource book.

[Louise Sullivan · Rating 4 out of 5]

An incredible compendium of research on attachment.

[Jreader · Rating 5 out of 5]

No, I did not read all of the almost 1,000 page book. I got it in 2017. I had gone to a seminar on Attachment with Solomon, Main, Siegel and others--I think in 2016. I picked this back up during the weekend as supplemental reading for a specific client case.

Oxford Press has done a nice job with this. It's an excellent reference.

[Keith]

I became interested in this book because Russell T Osguthorpe speaks highly of attachment theory.

[celia · Rating 4 out of 5]

read this for an exam. it was actually decent and very interesting except for some chapters that were too focused on research's results and forgot to draw coherent conclusions. also, pretty old.

[Mills College Library]

155.92 H2362 2016