The Brain and Relationships Dance Together to Sculpt Who We Are

• Published in: Journal of korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Vol. 36; no. 4; pp. 254 - 255
• Main Authors: Hwang, Hyun Chan, Han, Doug Hyun
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 대한소아청소년 정신의학회 01.10.2025
• Subjects: 정신과학
• ISSN: 1225-729X; 2233-9183; 2233-9183
• DOI: 10.5765/jkacap.250043

Siegel explored how interpersonal relationships, along with the brain’s structure and function, interact to shape mental processes, emotions, behavior, and personality. He integrated neuroscience, psychology, and attachment theory to explain how early relationships shape both brain development and mental functioning. The central concept of the book, interpersonal neurobiology, integrates insights from diverse fields, such as psychology, neuroscience, and sociology to explore how relationships and experiences shape brain structures. Siegel emphasized that the brain’s structure and function are dynamic, continuously shaped by social interactions. These influences are especially pronounced in childhood, when early relationships—especially attachment to caregivers—play a crucial role in brain development and emotional regulation. KCI Citation Count: 0