The Role of Attachment in Language and Communication Development Across the Lifespan
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Attachment Theory, language development, adult communicationAbstract
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Objective: This study aims to understand the role of infant attachment in language acquisition and the development of communicative skills in adulthood. Method: A literature review was conducted in two databases (PubMed, Web of Science), compiling studies related to Attachment Theory and the development of communicative skills from infancy to adulthood. Results: It was observed that language development requires precursors that optimize the learning process and that, subsequently, human interaction is based on the search to meet their needs, define oneself, and form relationships with others, mediated by interactions sustained in childhood. Conclusions: The data collected suggest that language development is not a static process over time but varies depending on the stage of the life cycle in which it occurs. Additionally, it integrates the ability to cope with reflexive processes and the capacity to sustain affective relationships.
Keywords: Attachment Theory; language development; adult communication.
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