attachmentstyles
There has been a recent surge of attention toward attachment theory: from TikTok videos to online quizzes that claim to “assess your attachment style.” It’s become a hot topic, especially in the context of romantic relationships, with some articles claiming that one person (or partner’s) attachment styles are the reason why relationships fail. As experts in developmental and clinical psychology focusing on attachment theory, we seek to provide an accessible resource to better understand the science of attachment, and what it means for one’s romantic relationships. What is attachment?Attachment...
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A recent study published in the journal Psychological Reports has shed light on how anxious attachment and personal distress influence unforgiveness motivations after sexual infidelity. The research suggests that people with high levels of anxious attachment to their partners are more likely to harbor unforgiving feelings and experience significant personal distress when faced with such a betrayal. Infidelity is one of the most painful experiences in a romantic relationship, often leading to strong negative emotions such as sadness, anxiety, and even symptoms akin to post-traumatic stress. Thi...
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A recent study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships explores how adolescent attachment styles influence brain activity in adulthood during social interactions. The findings reveal that securely attached adolescents exhibit increased brain activity in regions associated with emotion, cognition, and reward when holding hands with a romantic partner or even a stranger. These results suggest that the quality of attachment in adolescence can shape adult responses to social support at a neural level. Attachment theory posits that early relationships with caregivers form the ...
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A new study published in the Journal of Personality examined the link between attachment profiles, singlehood, and psychological well-being. Despite the universal desire for romantic companionship, a growing number of people are choosing to live alone, with a significant increase in solo living from 7.6% in 1967 to 14.4% in 2020 in the United States. Further, around 35% of U.S. adults are not in a romantic relationship. In their new study, Christopher A. Pepping and his colleagues examined why some people remain single through the lens of attachment theory. While attachment theory is often ref...
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BDSM, an acronym for Bondage, Discipline, Dominance, Submission, Sadism, and Masochism, is a practice that involves an exchange of power. In new research, Shengyu Li investigated how attachment styles, a concept describing interpersonal relationships, might influence one’s BDSM identity. This study was published in Archives of Sexual Behaviour. BDSM is not necessarily driven by psychological disorders. Instead, it can represent the interaction of individual preferences and psychological dispositions, including attachment styles. Attachment, defined by emotional bonds formed in relationships, s...
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In a recent study published in Social Psychological and Personality Science, researchers discovered intriguing connections between partners’ feelings of attachment insecurity and their marital satisfaction and stability. The study found that the interactive dynamics of both partners’ attachment insecurities can significantly predict the future of their marital satisfaction and even the potential dissolution of the marriage. This suggests that understanding each partner’s attachment style could be crucial in fostering more resilient relationships. Attachment theory posits that humans have an in...
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A study has shed new light on the psychological forces shaping the landscape of bipartisanship in the United States. Published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences, the research led by Dritjon Gruda of the Católica Porto Business School and his colleagues suggests that politicians’ attachment orientations influence their willingness to cross party lines. The motivation behind this research stemmed from the stark polarization gripping U.S. politics. Over recent decades, a widening chasm has emerged between the major political parties, with a growing “us vs. them” mentality. Wit...
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The decision to share our triumphs and tribulations with others appears to be a reflection of deeper psychological orientations. A recent study published in the journal Personal Relationships indicates that our level of attachment avoidance plays a pivotal role in our willingness to share personal experiences. The new research sheds light on the selective sharing strategies individuals employ, especially in the context of relationship dynamics, offering insights into the mechanisms that facilitate or hinder the development of intimacy and trust within our closest connections. Attachment theory...
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