Includes bibliographical references and index.

Pt. 1. Overview of Attachment Theory -- Ch. 1 The Nature of the Child's Ties / Jude Cassidy -- Ch. 2. Attachment Disruptions, Reparative Processes, and Psychopathology: Theoretical and Clinical Implications / Roger Kobak, Kristyn Zajac, & Stephanie D. Madsen -- Ch. 3. Attachment, Loss, and Grief: Bowlby's Views, New Developments, and Current Controversies / R. Chris Fraley & Phillip R. Shaver -- Ch. 4. The Internal Working Model Construct in Light of Contemporary Neuroimaging Research / Inge Bretherton & Kristine A. Munholland -- Pt. 2. Biological Perspectives -- Ch. 5. Attachment Theory within a Modern Evolutionary Framework / Jeffry A. Simpson & Jay Belsky -- Ch. 6. Psychobiological Origins of Infant Attachment and Its Role in Development / H. Jonathan Polan & Myron A. Hofer -- Ch. 7. Attachment in Rhesus Monkeys / Stephen J. Suomi -- Ch. 8. Attachment, Parenting, and Genetics / Marian J. Bakermans-Kranenburg and Marinus H. van IJzendoorn -- Ch. 9. Attachment and Psychoneuroimmunology / Katherine B. Ehrlich, Gregory E. Miller, Jason D. Jones, & Jude Cassidy -- Ch. 10. Attachment and Temperament as Intersecting Developmental Products and Interacting Developmental Contexts Throughout Infancy and Childhood / Brian E. Vaughn & Kelly K. Bost -- Ch. 11. Studying the Biology of Human Attachment / Amie A. Hane & Nathan A. Fox -- Ch. 12. Toward a Neuroscience of Attachment / James A. Coan -- Pt. 3. Attachment in Infancy and Childhood -- Ch. 13. Normative Development: The Ontogeny of Attachment in Childhood / Robert S. Marvin, Preston A. Britner, & Beth S. Russell -- Ch. 14. Precursors of Attachment Security / R. M. Pasco Fearon & Jay Belsky -- Ch. 15. Attachment Relationships in the Context of Multiple Caregivers / Carollee Howes & Susan Spieker -- Ch. 16. Early Attachment and Later Development: Reframing the Questions / Ross A. Thompson -- Ch. 17. Attachment in Middle Childhood / Kathryn A. Kerns & Laura E. Brumariu -- Ch. 18. The Measurement of Attachment Security and Related Constructs in Infancy and Early Childhood / Judith Solomon & Carol George -- Pt. 4. Attachment in Adolescence and Adulthood -- Ch. 19. The Multiple Facets of Attachment in Adolescence / Joseph P. Allen & Joseph S. Tan -- Ch. 20. Pair Bonds as Attachments: Mounting Evidence in Support of Bowlby's Hypothesis / Debra M. Zeifman & Cindy Hazan -- Ch. 21. Adult Romantic Attachment: Developments in the Study of Couple Relationships / Judith A. Feeney -- Ch. 22. Attachment and Sexual Mating: The Joint Operation of Separate Motivational Systems / Gurit E. Birnbaum -- Ch. 23. Same-Sex Romantic Attachment / Jonathan J. Mohr & Skyler D. Jackson -- Ch. 24. Adult Attachment and Emotion Regulation / Mario Mikulincer & Phillip R. Shaver -- Ch. 25. Attachment in Middle and Later Life / Carol Magai, Maria Teresa Frías, & Phillip R. Shaver -- Ch. 26. The Adult Attachment Interview: Protocol, Method of Analysis, and Empirical Studies: 1985-2015 / Erik Hesse -- Ch. 27. Measurement of Individual Differences in Adult Attachment / Judith A. Crowell, R. Chris Fraley, & Glenn I. Roisman -- Pt. 5. Psychopathology and Clinical Applications -- Ch. 28. Attachment and Psychopathology in Childhood / Michelle DeKlyen & Mark T. Greenberg -- Ch. 29. Attachment Disorganization from Infancy to Adulthood: Neurobiological Correlates, Parenting Contexts, and Pathways to Disorder / Karlen Lyons-Ruth & Deborah Jacobvitz -- Ch. 30. Challenges to the Development of Attachment Relationships Faced by Young Children in Foster and Adoptive Care / Mary Dozier & Michael Rutter -- Ch. 31. Attachment States of Mind and Psychopathology in Adulthood / K. Chase Stovall-McClough & Mary Dozier -- Ch. 32. Prevention and Intervention Programs to Support Early Attachment Security: A Move to the Level of the Community / Lisa J. Berlin, Charles H. Zeanah, & Alicia F. Lieberman Ch. 33. Attachment and Adult Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, and Practice / Arietta Slade -- Ch. 34. Reconciling Psychoanalytic Ideas with Attachment Theory / Peter Fonagy, Patrick Luyten, Elizabeth Allison, & Chloe Campbell -- Ch. 35. Couple and Family Therapy: An Attachment Perspective / Audrey Brassard & Susan M. Johnson -- Pt. 6. Systems, Culture, and Context -- Ch. 36. Caregiving / Brooke C. Feeney & Susan S. Woodhouse -- Ch. 37. Cross-Cultural Patterns of Attachment: Universal and Contextual Dimensions / Judi Mesman, Marinus H. van IJzendoorn, & Abraham Sagi-Schwartz -- Ch. 38. A Lifespan Perspective on Attachment and Care for Others: Empathy, Altruism, and Prosocial Behavior / Phillip R. Shaver, Mario Mikulincer, Jacquelyn T. Gross, Jessica A. Stern, & Jude Cassidy -- Ch. 39. Attachment and Religious Representations and Behavior / Pehr Granqvist & Lee A. Kirkpatrick -- Ch. 40. Divorce through the Lens of Attachment Theory / Brooke C. Feeney & Joan K. Monin -- Ch. 41. Attachment and School Readiness / Amanda P. Williford, Lauren M. Carter, & Robert C. Pianta -- Ch. 42. Implications of Attachment Theory and Research for Child Care Policies / Michael Rutter & Camilla Azis-Clauson -- Pt. 7.

Perspectives on Attachment Ch. 43. The Place of Attachment in Development / L. Alan Sroufe.

Widely regarded as the state-of-the-science reference on attachment, this handbook interweaves theory and cutting-edge research with clinical applications. Leading researchers examine the origins and development of attachment theory; present biological and evolutionary perspectives; and explore the role of attachment processes in relationships, including both parent–child and romantic bonds. Implications for mental health and psychotherapy are addressed, with reviews of exemplary attachment-oriented interventions for children and adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Contributors discuss best practices in assessment and critically evaluate available instruments and protocols.