Abstract
The fundamentals of mother-baby relationship immediately after birth, the mother and baby bonds formation in the first year of life and its significance for further psychological development. Different types of mother-baby bonds.
Significant incentives of the 20th century that boosted interest in the socioemotional child development at an early age. Important Czech and foreign personalities of 20th century, who were active, published and researched in the area.
The shift of research focus in the field of socioemotional development during the 20th century. The possible causes of dysfunctions within the mother-child interaction.
Paternal and maternal role and its specifics. The research focus of current studies of socioemotional development of children.
Selected results of own international Czech-French research.