Mary Main

Mary Main is a renowned American developmental psychologist known for her research on the attachment theory, which explores how early relationships with caregivers influence a person's emotional development. She developed the Adult Attachment Interview, a tool used to assess how adults reflect on their past relationships and attachment experiences. Main's work helps to understand how secure or insecure attachments form and impact behavior and relationships later in life, providing insights into emotional well-being and guiding approaches in psychotherapy, childcare, and education.