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Attachment (Erikson.Bowibly, Ainsworth) The theories of John Bowlby and Erik Erikson reveal parallels that, together, offer opportunities to examine attachment-linked working models (secure base representations) as contexts of identity formation. Although the theories are grounded in fundamentally different assumptions, each offers concepts that can enrich the application of the other. One's attachment history serves as a foundation for identity formation. We argue that identity formation is less an individual accomplishment than a co-construction of an individual with significant others. Hence, attachment histories affect not only one's approach to identity formation but also one's contributions to the identity formation of others. Our review promotes theory building that bridges Bowlby and Erikson and offers new hypotheses.

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Attachment theory by John Bowlby and Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory of development reveals parallels in the formation of identity through attachment-linked working models.

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Attachment theory, developed by John Bowlby, and Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory of development reveal parallels in the formation of identity through attachment-linked working models. Bowlby's theory emphasizes the importance of forming a secure attachment bond between caregiver and child, while Erikson's theory focuses on the social nature of personality development. These theories suggest that attachment history influences not only one's approach to identity formation but also one's contributions to the identity formation of others. By bridging Bowlby and Erikson's theories, new hypotheses can be generated that enrich our understanding of attachment and identity formation.