John L. G. E. G. Ainsworth

John L. G. E. G. Ainsworth was a renowned British psychologist known for his pioneering research on child development and attachment theory. His work focused on understanding how early relationships with caregivers influence a child's emotional security and social skills throughout life. Ainsworth developed influential methods to assess attachment styles, such as the "Strange Situation" experiment, which observe how children respond to separation and reunion with their caregivers. His insights help explain individual differences in behavior and emotional well-being, forming a foundational framework for understanding child development and informing practices in parenting, education, and mental health.