BOWLBY'S ATTACHMENT THEORY AND BOWEN'S FAMILY SYSTEM THEORY: THEIR DIFFERENCES AND THE IMPLICATIONS FOR CLINICAL PRACTICE.
Published In: Family Systems: A Journal of Natural Systems Thinking in Psychiatry & the Sciences, 2024, v. 18, n. 2. P. 81 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: McKnight, Anne S. 3 of 3
Abstract
This text provides a concise overview of the theories of John Bowlby and Murray Bowen, two influential figures in the field of psychology. Bowlby's attachment theory focuses on the importance of secure attachment between mother and child for mental health, while Bowen's family systems theory views the family as an emotional unit and emphasizes the role of the entire family system in child development. The text discusses the key concepts and clinical implications of both theories, highlighting their impact on our understanding of human behavior. It concludes by comparing the contributions of Bowlby and Bowen to the field. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Family Systems: A Journal of Natural Systems Thinking in Psychiatry & the Sciences. 2024/03, Vol. 18, Issue 2, p81
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Psychology
- Publication Date:2024
- ISSN:1070-0609
- Accession Number:178099579
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