Attachment Types versus Songs
Secure attachment. The quality of secure attachment is defined by two main factors: secure base and safe haven. If the idea of an attachment figure gives one a secure feeling, calms them down, makes them feel better, relieves their stress, and makes them feel confident and allows them to explore the world by being a trusted person, this is a secure base. If one can return to the attachment figure in times of distress for comfort and safety, this is a safe haven. For this attachment type, “Photograph” by Ed Sheeran can be a good example. The lyrics emphasize deep emotional connections, the importance of keeping memories and how memories are valuable, and finding happiness in each other. Secure attachment activates when the person feels distressed, and is in need of comfort and any emotional support. The given example demonstrates that love can help people out in times of struggle, it can heal each other and can mirror safety and comfort. The internal working model of secure attachment figures involves a positive view of each other. They constantly feel love and support and they have a strong belief that their attachment figures can come and meet their emotional needs. Positivity, consistency and active responsiveness are keys in secure attachment internal working model. In the song, the lyrics about being there for each other, coming home, keeping and cherishing the memories reflect that there is trust and expectation of getting response from an attachment figure. These also suggest that the idea of love is shared which means there is a strong positive emotional bond between two people. Overall, “Photograph” highlights the essential factors of secure attachment, the contexts in which the activation of this attachment occurs, and its internal working model highlights healthy and loving relationships.
P.S. I have written a paper about finding different attachment types in songs in my developmental psychology class and wanted to share it here type by type.
@MinnesotanPeggy
Secure attachment. The quality of secure attachment is defined by two main factors: secure base and safe haven. If the idea of an attachment figure gives one a secure feeling, calms them down, makes them feel better, relieves their stress, and makes them feel confident and allows them to explore the world by being a trusted person, this is a secure base. If one can return to the attachment figure in times of distress for comfort and safety, this is a safe haven. For this attachment type, “Photograph” by Ed Sheeran can be a good example. The lyrics emphasize deep emotional connections, the importance of keeping memories and how memories are valuable, and finding happiness in each other. Secure attachment activates when the person feels distressed, and is in need of comfort and any emotional support. The given example demonstrates that love can help people out in times of struggle, it can heal each other and can mirror safety and comfort. The internal working model of secure attachment figures involves a positive view of each other. They constantly feel love and support and they have a strong belief that their attachment figures can come and meet their emotional needs. Positivity, consistency and active responsiveness are keys in secure attachment internal working model. In the song, the lyrics about being there for each other, coming home, keeping and cherishing the memories reflect that there is trust and expectation of getting response from an attachment figure. These also suggest that the idea of love is shared which means there is a strong positive emotional bond between two people. Overall, “Photograph” highlights the essential factors of secure attachment, the contexts in which the activation of this attachment occurs, and its internal working model highlights healthy and loving relationships.
P.S. I have written a paper about finding different attachment types in songs in my developmental psychology class and wanted to share it here type by type.
@MinnesotanPeggy