healthy attachment
[/ˈhelθi əˈtætʃmənt/]
nounpl: healthy attachments
apego saudável
1. A secure emotional bond characterized by trust, mutual support, and appropriate interdependence between individuals, typically parent and child, or in romantic relationships
A healthy attachment between mother and infant is essential for the child's emotional development.
Um apego saudável entre mãe e bebê é essencial para o desenvolvimento emocional da criança.
2. In psychology, a secure relational pattern where individuals feel safe, supported, and able to explore the world while maintaining emotional connection
Children who develop healthy attachments tend to have better social skills and emotional regulation.
Crianças que desenvolvem apegos saudáveis tendem a ter melhores habilidades sociais e regulação emocional.
3. A balanced emotional connection where both parties respect independence and maintain emotional intimacy
A healthy attachment in marriage allows partners to maintain individual identities while staying emotionally connected.
Um apego saudável no casamento permite que os parceiros mantenham suas identidades individuais enquanto permanecem conectados emocionalmente.
The concept of 'healthy attachment' is deeply rooted in Western developmental psychology, particularly influenced by John Bowlby's attachment theory. In Brazil and Portuguese-speaking countries, this psychological framework has become increasingly important in child psychology, education, and family counseling. The term reflects contemporary understanding of emotional wellbeing and is frequently used in parenting discussions, therapeutic contexts, and educational settings across both American and Brazilian cultures.
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