In the News
Selected articles, interviews, and media coverage of my work.
2026
- Krautreporter – Why it’s completely normal for children to prefer one parent (in Genrman).
Coverage of our work on why children often prefer one parent, and what attachment research on multiple caregivers shows about children’s relationships with both mothers and fathers. - Attachment Theory in Action Podcast – Healing Through Attachment and Connection: with Dr. Or Dagan
A podcast conversation exploring attachment networks, secure base script-informed psychotherapy, and acknowledgment in psychological healing and well-being.
- Psychology Today – The Water We Swim In: Why Being Seen Matters More Than You Think
An essay weaving personal story, research, and the importance of acknowledgment in human relationships.
- The Conversation – ‘Difficult’ children are only slightly more likely to have insecure attachments with parents
Coverage of a meta-analysis showing temperament has only a small role in shaping attachment security. - PsyPost – 'Difficult' children are only slightly more likely to have insecure attachments with parents
Republication of my 2024 Conversation article. - Discover Magazine – 'Difficult' children are only slightly more likely to have insecure attachments with parents
Republication of my 2024 Conversation article. - Greater Good Magazine – Does Attachment Research Focus Too Much on Moms? Republication of my 2023 Conversation article.
- NCFR Report: Today’s Fathers (Spring) – What Have Meta-Analyses Taught Us About Fatherhood and the Quality of Child–Father Relationships
A feature reviewing findings from meta-analyses on fatherhood and child–father relationship quality.
- The Conversation – Secure attachment to both parents – not just mothers – boosts children’s healthy development
Findings from a global consortium showing children benefit most when secure attachments exist with both parents. - Yahoo News – Secure attachment to both parents – not just mothers – boosts children’s healthy development
Republication of my 2023 Conversation article. - Why Do We Do That? Podcast – Attachment with Dr. Or Dagan
A podcast conversation exploring attachment theory, attachment relationships, and their role in development. - Congreso Red Iberoamericana de Apego y Habilidades (Interview) – Interview with Dr. Or Dagan
A short interview filmed at the Ibero-American Attachment Network meeting in Santiago, Chile.
- LEARN! Magazine (Interview) – Interview with Dr. Or Dagan
A personal interview reflecting on my journey as a researcher, and the importance of studying attachment to multiple caregivers.
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For a full list of invited talks, keynotes, and conference presentations, please see my CV.
For a full list of invited talks, keynotes, and conference presentations, please see my CV.