Warmth as a Developmental Construct: An Evolutionary Analysis.

MacDonald, Kevin

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Publication Date: 1992

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Warmth as a Developmental Construct: An Evolutionary Analysis.

MacDonald, Kevin

Child Development, v63 n4 p753-73 Aug 1992

Provides an evolutionary account of the human affectional system. Warmth is conceptualized as a reward system which evolved to facilitate cohesive family relationships and paternal investment in children. Warmth must be distinguished from security of attachment. Relationships based on warmth can coexist with relationships based on exploitation. (BC)

Descriptors: Affection, Affective Behavior, Attachment Behavior, Evolution, Family Relationship, Fathers, Interpersonal Relationship, Parent Child Relationship, Parent Role, Personality Traits, Security (Psychology), Sex Differences

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Language: English

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