The period between the ages of 0 and 2, defined as infancy, is the period in which the child develops most rapidly physically, mentally and emotionally. Therefore, it is not enough to meet only the physical needs of the child during this period. Since the baby's skills are not yet sufficiently developed, it is seen that the baby is dependent on the person who cares for him, and the one-to-one relationship he establishes with the caregiver during this dependency process is extremely important for his mental and emotional development. Considering the biological disability of the baby, it is inevitable for an attachment to form towards its caregiver. There is information that the term attachment refers to the existence of an emotionally positive and helpful relationship established between babies and their parents or caregivers. This bond established with the mother in the early years is an important factor in a person's personality development. The basic scheme for examining this relationship in more depth and establishing its connection with psychopathological conditions seen in both children and adults is Bowlby's introduction of "Attachment Theory". As a child psychoanalyst, Bowlby was interested in the factors that cause psychopathology in childhood. However, Bowlby is primarily a theorist rather than a therapist. Although he was active in the psychoanalytic group between 1930 and 1950, he considered himself primarily a researcher. Dream analysis, one of the basic elements of the psychoanalytic orientation, is not included in Bowlby's works in this period and instead examines observable behavior from the spiritual world.
According to Bowlby, attachment theory is about establishing emotional bonds with others who are important to them. It is an approach that explains trends. Newborns, who want to establish the tendency and need to establish emotional bonds, protect themselves against dangers that may arise from their environment and provide opportunities for them to explore the environment by maintaining strong physical closeness to the person/people who care for them. For this reason, maintaining closeness by the caregiver is one of the most basic goals. According to Bowlby, closeness serves as a "safe base" from which the child can explore his environment and a "solid shelter" from which he can be protected in case of danger. In this situation The attachment system formed as a result of the caregiver's reaction to the child will either result in the re-establishment and repair of contact with the caregiver, or reactions to protest the separation, which will create anxiety and unrest.
The mother or primary caregiver for the child will develop personality. It is important for health and forms the basis of healthy individuals. Of course, it is thought that two healthy individuals can develop a pathological child, and two pathological individuals can develop a healthy child. Therefore, the place of women is important both religiously and scientifically. We are all children of one mother and we were raised in a certain way of life. Both genetic factors and social influences have contributed to our lifestyle. We sustain our lives by engaging in various interactions throughout life, but the important thing is that we are open to ongoing developments in our inner world and our stance towards the environment, so that our development does not pause, making us more useful individuals for society. Being a social being, human beings need various factors at every point of their life. We can think that the reactions to these perceived factors express the person's lifestyle. May our quality of life increase in this unknown story of life.
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