Phillip R. Shaver
Phillip R. Shaver, PhD, is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of California, Davis. He has published numerous books, including Handbook of Attachment, and over 400 journal articles and book chapters. Dr. Shaver’s research focuses on attachment, human motivation and emotion, close relationships, personality development, and the effects of meditation on behavior and brain. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and the Association for Psychological Science and is past president of the International Association for Relationship Research, from which he received the Distinguished Career Award. He has also received an honorary doctorate from Stockholm University and Distinguished Career Awards from the Society of Experimental Social Psychology and the Society for Personality and Social Psychology. He is an elected member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Handbook of Attachment: Theory Research and Clinical Applications: Third Edition
Widely regarded as the state-of-the-science reference on attachment, this handbook interweaves theory and cutting-edge research with clinical applications. Leading researchers examine the origins and... (more)
Handbook of Attachment: Theory, Research, and Clinical Applications: Third Edition
Widely regarded as the attachment bible, this handbook artfully interweaves theory and cutting-edge research with clinical applications. Leading researchers examine the origins and development of... (more)
Attachment in Adulthood: Structure, Dynamics, and Change: Second Edition
Synthesizing a vast body of empirical research and organizing it around a comprehensive conceptual model, this book is recognized as the definitive reference on adult attachment. The authors explain... (more)
Attachment Theory Applied: Fostering Personal Growth through Healthy Relationships
In this compelling book, prominent investigators Mario Mikulincer and Phillip R. Shaver review the state of the science of attachment-based interventions in psychotherapy and beyond. They critically... (more)