Introduction. The Definition of Adult Reciprocal Attachment. The Relevance of Adult Reciprocal Attachment. Developmental Perspectives. Working Models. Patterns of Insecure Attachment. Defensive Processes in Attachment Theory. The Measurement of Adult Attachment. Personality Disorders Research. Attachment and Psychotherapy. The Boundaries of Adult Reciprocal Attachment. References.
Malcolm L. West, PhD, until his death in 2020, was retired
Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Calgary in Alberta,
Canada. Dr. West worked as a clinician and researcher throughout
his career. His research used attachment theory in clinical
research, including studies of cardiac rehabilitation patients,
depression in women, and suicidal behavior in adolescents. In
addition to the Adult Attachment Projective Picture System, Dr.
Westdeveloped self-report assessments of attachment in adults and
adolescents.
Adrienne E. Sheldon-Keller, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor of
Psychiatry at the University of Virginia.
This is a first rate addition to the rapidly growing literature on
attachment in adult life. The authors anchor their concept of
reciprocal attachment firmly in established theory then move it
boldly forward with solid empirical and clinical investigations.
Well referenced and highly readable. --K.S. Adam, M.D., McMaster
University
Adult attachment has become one of the more important areas of
research and theory in psychology. It promises to be a significant
point of intersection between clinical and research approaches and
interests. West and Keller's book comes along at a most auspicious
time. Bowlby believes that attachment is a central concern
throughout one's life; West and Keller elucidate and develop
Bowlby's claim in a fruitful and important direction. This book
will be of great interest to anyone concerned with the very human
need for significant attachments. --Morris Eagle, Ph.D., University
of Toronto
The authors have skillfully tackled the problem of defining and
assessing adult attachment. Their approach is well grounded in the
developmental attachment literature....A very original and creative
extension of attachment theory to adult clinical populations.
--Roger Kobak, Ph.D., University of Delaware
- Highly recommended. Undergraduate through professional. --Choice,
4/10/1994ƒƒ ...an introduction to adult attachment theory, this
volume offers a tool for both social research and therapeutic
intervention. --Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 4/10/1994
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