Attachment is the sentimental connection that develops between a newborn and its caretaker. It is an important part of an infant's growth and has an immense impact on their overall well-being. The paper explores that attachment patterns are impacted not only primarily by biological factors but also by cultural customs and practices, which leads to variances among cultures. The paper seeks to emphasize the relevance of cultural context for comprehension and application of attachment theory by exploring the limitations of its Western-based research background. This paper aims to offer a link between cultures and patterns of attachment by analyzing empirical evidence.
Attachment is a connecting process between a newborn and its main caretaker that meets the child's intrinsic requirements for bodily contact, proximity, and…show more content… When these requirements are met, regardless of level, a lasting connection is formed. It happens when a newborn starts proximity-seeking behaviors like smiling and cooing, and the adult reacts with reciprocal behaviors like holding and nourishing. When reciprocating behaviors are properly implemented, they increase the attachment process. This connection results in the formation of a feeling of security, allowing the newborn to discover his or her surroundings and experience assurance that when he or she goes out, closeness to the caretaker is less necessary (Brown et al., 2008). An emotional connection results in an infant's sense of safety or trustworthiness. When the child is tense or worried, the youngster seeks closeness to a trusted individual, indicating a stable bond. In these cases, an insecure attachment is manifested by either rejection or a struggle between engagement and rejection of the main caretaker (Keller, 2018). Attachment theory emerged from the studies of various scholars, most notably John Bowlby, Mary Ainsworth, and Mary Main. Bowlby
