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Early Intervention and the Development of Self-Regulation
Peter Fonagy,Mary Target +1 more
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In this paper, a reformulation of attachment theory constructs in terms of the quality of interpersonal interpretive functioning and the interpersonal strategies adopted by individuals to maintain optimal psychological distance between themselves and others, given their particular level of interpretive capacity.Abstract:
Self-regulation is the key mediator between genetic predisposition, early experience, and adult functioning. This paper argues that all the key mechanisms underpinning the enduring effects of early relationship experiences interface with individuals' capacity to control (a) their reaction to stress, (b) their capacity to maintain focused attention, and (c) their capacity to interpret mental states in themselves and others. These three mechanisms together function to assist the individual to work closely and collaboratively with other minds. The paper proposes a reformulation of attachment theory constructs in terms of the quality of interpersonal interpretive functioning and the interpersonal strategies adopted by individuals to maintain optimal psychological distance between themselves and others, given their particular level of interpretive capacity.read more
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Self-reported reflective functioning and father-child interactions in a sample of fathers who have used intimate partner violence.
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Adult Attachment in Close Relationships and Trait Emotional Intelligence: The Moderating Role of Mindfulness
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Effect of Mindfulness on Gratitude and Psychological Wellbeing
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What Happened to Eric? The Derailment of Sexual Development
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What Is Mentalizing
Veronica McLaren,Carla Sharp +1 more
TL;DR: This article provided an overview of mentalizing and its development by examining the following: (1) a brief history of the term mentalization, (2) the four dimensions of mentalising, (3) the development of typical mentalizing, (4) the importance of parenting and attachment in mentalizing.
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Handbook of Child Psychology
TL;DR: In this article, the authors discuss the importance of biology for human development and the role of the human brain in the development of human cognition and behavior, and propose a model of human development based on the Bioecological Model of Human Development.
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The Construct of Resilience: A Critical Evaluation and Guidelines for Future Work
TL;DR: A critical appraisal of resilience, a construct connoting the maintenance of positive adaptation by individuals despite experiences of significant adversity, concludes that work on resilience possesses substantial potential for augmenting the understanding of processes affecting at-risk individuals.
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Attachment styles among young adults: a test of a four-category model
TL;DR: The proposed model was shown to be applicable to representations of family relations; Ss' attachment styles with peers were correlated with family attachment ratings.