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This article explores attachment theory from a multicultural perspective to highlight adaptive considerations for immigrant families. The specific considerations of the theory reviewed are (1) attachment sensitivity based on social and cultural context and (2) the effect of maturation on families’ developmental needs and how this can be integrated within context. A case conceptualization of a Bosnian immigrant family living within the United States will highlight potential variations in the adaptation process. How therapists can support in providing culturally-sensitive applications of attachment theory to promote family relationships will be discussed.
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Mirecki, R.M., Chou, J.L. A Multicultural Application of Attachment Theory with Immigrant Families: Contextual and Developmental Adaptations. Contemp Fam Ther 35, 508–515 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10591-012-9210-x
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