Journal article
Attachment and chronic illness
Current Opinion in Psychology, Vol.25, pp.132-138
2019
PMID: 29753973
Abstract
A small body of literature has considered associations between attachment theory and a range of chronic health conditions, with particular attention to mechanisms linking attachment insecurity and the development and management of these conditions. In this paper, two inceptive models are reviewed, followed by consideration of the emerging literature in this field, stimulated by emerging physiological and neurobiological evidence. Although implications for treatment are available, treatment protocols and outcome studies are rare. Further research is needed to develop a more comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the links between insecure attachment and chronic conditions with a view to developing and implementing treatment protocols. These emerging interventions must recognize the complex personal and social/physical environmental contexts within which chronic conditions manifest.
Details
- Title
- Attachment and chronic illness
- Authors
- Pamela Joy Meredith (Author) - University of QueenslandJennifer Strong (Author) - University of Queensland
- Publication details
- Current Opinion in Psychology, Vol.25, pp.132-138
- Publisher
- Elsevier Ltd
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.copsyc.2018.04.018
- ISSN
- 2352-2518
- PMID
- 29753973
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Occupational Therapy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99568007602621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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