Attachment Theory and Attachment in Traditional Anatolian Family
Hakan Usakli
Abstract
In this study, Bobly's (1969) attachment theory is discussed in detail. Four basic attachment styles are defined. These are secure attachments, anxious attachments, avoidant attachment, and disorganized attachment. Turks have an old and multicultural structure from Central Asia to Anatolia. How the traditional Anatolian family is understood by folk songs, tales, epics and stories. Especially Dede Korkut Stories tell us about the traditional Turkish family. In the study, 30 mothers were interviewed. The study was conducted with qualitative research methods. The study group of 30 mothers were asked three questions about attachment styles. There is a significant relationship between attachment and child rearing styles. Traditional child rearing styles in Anatolia are more similar to the authoritarian attitude where parents have a say and there are rules. It is likely that attachment styles in individuals who grow up with this attitude are different from children who grow up with other attitudes.