The Attachment Theory
Description
A series of EXO drabbles based around the Attachment Theory. Baekyeol, Huhan, SeKai and more inside.
Foreword
John Bowlby formulated the attachment theory, the first attempt to define the complex emotional bonds that exist between humankind. It’s a relationship that involves an exchange of comfort, care and pleasure between the two parties. In addition, Bowlby believed that there were four defining characteristics needed to create and maintain attachment:
1. Proximity Maintenance: the desire to be near the people we are attached to
2. Safe Haven: Returing to the attachment figure for comfort and safety in the face of a fear or threat.
3. Secure Base: The attachment figure acts as a base of security from where you can explore the surrouding enviroment.
4. Separation Distress: Anxiet that occurs in the absence of the attachment figure.
EXO thought it sounded pretty simple.
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