Section 2.5 Attachment theories

3. Bowlby and the monotropic theory about attachment

Bowlby developed his theory around four stages of attachment. These stages are:

First stage: Pre-attachment (0 to 6 weeks)

Second stage: attachment in making (6 weeks to 6-8 months)

Third stage: Clear-cut attachment (6-8 months to 18-24 months)

Fourth stage: Formation of reciprocal relationships (24 months +)