Tag: attachment

Study examines attachment issues for teens with learning disabilities

From the AFTAU press release: In addition to struggling in school, many learning disabled children are known to face social and emotional challenges including depression, anxiety, and isolation. Often beginning… Read more »

Study suggests anxiety about relationships may lower immunity

From the Ohio State University press release by Emily Caldwell: Concerns and anxieties about one’s close relationships appear to function as a chronic stressor that can compromise immunity, according to… Read more »

Study suggests oxytocin affects desire to flirt in commited male partners

From the University of Bonn press release via EurekAlert!: Flirting brings women and men closer. But the “social distance” ensures that they will keep a certain spatial distance from each… Read more »

Study finds parental bonding has behavioural, emotional benefits for children

From the University of Iowa press release by Richard C. Lewis via EurekAlert!: Parents: Want to help ensure your children turn out to be happy and socially well adjusted? Bond… Read more »

Study suggests relationship with dad has big influence on personality development

From the Society for Personality and Social Psychology press release via EurekAlert!: A father’s love contributes as much — and sometimes more — to a child’s development as does a… Read more »