How do relationships lead to psychological security?
Authors: Grossmann, Karin / Grossmann, Klaus E. The knowledge that Karin and Klaus Grossmann have gained through their research on relationships extends well beyond what was previously known. They were able to scientifically follow and observe almost 100 children over more than 20 years from birth. Even the baby bonds with both parents, who care for and protect it. The expectations the child and, later, the young adult develops of how other people will react to him or her if he or she needs care or support, depends on the quality of the experiences with his or her mother and father. In positive cases, the person develops a healthy level of self-confidence. As the results of the research show, positive experiences with one’s mother and father lead to a readiness to enter into dependable, trusting relationships based on reciprocity; negative experiences, on the other hand, do not. In the first few years of life, the foundations are laid for friendships, partnerships and considerate socia
