Contemporary theoretical models that conceptualize attachment as a biologically-based
behavioral system that is activated under threat offer a heuristic theoretical framework to …

The following review draws together recent theoretical contributions and research findings
highlighting the pertinence of attachment issues for older adults. Beginning with a brief …

Attachment bonds are important for personality development, emotion regulation and mental
health throughout the lifespan. This systematic review explores the relevance of attachment …

Although John Bowlby conceptualized attachment theory as applicable across the life span,
researchers have been relatively slow to examine attachment phenomena specifically …

Highlights•Carer attachment anxiety is associated with poorer mental health and
wellbeing.•Carer attachment insecurity is associated with more controlling caregiving.•Care …

This study replicates and extends exploratory research into the occurrence of attachment
behaviours and parent fixation amongst people with dementia. Relationships between …

Objectives: The process of developing and living with dementia may activate attachment
feelings and behaviours in people with dementia (PwD) and their carers. By obtaining …

We are grateful to Carol Magai and Nathan Consedine for inviting us to comment on the
innovative articles in this special issue of Attachment & Human Development, which deals …

Sooner or later, most elderly demented patients think that their deceased parents are still
alive. In the study reported here, this is called 'parent-fixation'(PF). This phenomenon can be …

Background: This study is the first to explore the relations between attachment styles,
ageism, and quality of life (QoL) among elderly people. The attachment theory describes …