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lifespan

lifespan Lifespan refers to the whole course of human life, from before birth through adulthood and later years.

Lifespan refers to the whole course of human life, from before birth through adulthood and later years. In this context, it emphasizes that development unfolds across all these stages within ongoing relationships and caregiving connections.

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Drafting source: Ho Jacky; Rahaman Mohammad Anisur. The influence of attachment and relational quality on developmental outcomes across the lifespan: a systematic review and meta-analytic insights (2014–2024). 2026; DOI 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1745013; article XML SHA-256 e5cd6f4904751c98daa06e76df6b69bf983f89b4f55515b003442f5d7ab8ee0e. “The influence of attachment and relational quality on developmental outcomes across the lifespan: a systematic review and meta-analytic insights (2014–2024)” (10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1745013).
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