sitomisteoriaan
Sitomisteoriaan, often translated as "binding theory" or "attachment theory" in English, is a psychological framework that explores the nature of close emotional bonds between people, particularly between children and their caregivers. It was initially developed by psychiatrist John Bowlby and later expanded by psychologist Mary Ainsworth. The core idea is that humans have an innate need to form strong attachments with others, and these early relationships significantly shape an individual's social and emotional development throughout their life.
The theory posits that infants are biologically predisposed to seek proximity and contact with their primary
Secure attachment is characterized by a child feeling confident that their caregiver will be available and