Hayley Hoffman's Attachment Theory
Attachment Theory
Hayley Hoffman
Have you ever wondered why our emotional connections and reaction differ from person to person? Why some people desire close, emotional relationships, while others desire their independence and freedom. Psychologist John Bowlby was also interested in the differentiation between people, and began his research on this subject in the 1960’s. His research later on, developed into the what psychology knows today as the attachment theory. Through his research, Bowlby found that there are three different attachment styles: secure, anxious, and avoidant. Securely attached individuals tend to have a positive outlook on themselves and others, and have positive views of their relationship. These people most likely …show more content…
Across the two studies that were done, “approximately 56% of the subject classified themselves as secure, 24% as avoidant, and 20% as anxious.” The second hypothesis predicted that depending upon your attachment style, your love experiences would differ. “The data supported this hypothesis, indicating a unique constellation of emotions for each of the three attachment categories despite the existence of a general core experience of romantic love.” The third hypothesis expected that “the subjects’ working models of self and relationship would be related to attachment style.” The results sustained this prediction, backing up that people with orientation to different attachment styles have different beliefs about “romantic love, the availability and trustworthiness of love partners and their own love-worthiness.” The fourth hypothesis predicted the parallels between their interactions with their caregivers as an infant, and “adult reports about their childhood relationships with parents.” The fifth hypothesis expected greater loneliness among insecure attachment styles (i.e., anxious, avoidant). “Overall, the results provide encouraging support for attachment-theoretical perspective on romantic love, although a number of caveats are in order” (Hazan, …show more content…
Avoidant subjects reported less affect intensity and emotionality. Anxious subjects also reported significantly higher levels of distress than did any of the other two attachment style groups.” Anxious and avoidant individuals tended to have lower self-esteem than secure individuals. (Barrett, Pietromonaco, 1997).
The results of this study provide evidence that “working models of attachment are linked to people’s immediate perception of their everyday social interactions.” These models of attachment are in some extent, associated with interpersonal perceptions as well. All in all, people who have different attachment styles, also differ in how they respond and interact in their social environment. “Although these differences appear in general, across different situations and social partners, they are particularly evident under some conditions that activate attachment relevant goals” (Barrett, Pietromonaco,
Hayley Hoffman
Have you ever wondered why our emotional connections and reaction differ from person to person? Why some people desire close, emotional relationships, while others desire their independence and freedom. Psychologist John Bowlby was also interested in the differentiation between people, and began his research on this subject in the 1960’s. His research later on, developed into the what psychology knows today as the attachment theory. Through his research, Bowlby found that there are three different attachment styles: secure, anxious, and avoidant. Securely attached individuals tend to have a positive outlook on themselves and others, and have positive views of their relationship. These people most likely …show more content…
Across the two studies that were done, “approximately 56% of the subject classified themselves as secure, 24% as avoidant, and 20% as anxious.” The second hypothesis predicted that depending upon your attachment style, your love experiences would differ. “The data supported this hypothesis, indicating a unique constellation of emotions for each of the three attachment categories despite the existence of a general core experience of romantic love.” The third hypothesis expected that “the subjects’ working models of self and relationship would be related to attachment style.” The results sustained this prediction, backing up that people with orientation to different attachment styles have different beliefs about “romantic love, the availability and trustworthiness of love partners and their own love-worthiness.” The fourth hypothesis predicted the parallels between their interactions with their caregivers as an infant, and “adult reports about their childhood relationships with parents.” The fifth hypothesis expected greater loneliness among insecure attachment styles (i.e., anxious, avoidant). “Overall, the results provide encouraging support for attachment-theoretical perspective on romantic love, although a number of caveats are in order” (Hazan, …show more content…
Avoidant subjects reported less affect intensity and emotionality. Anxious subjects also reported significantly higher levels of distress than did any of the other two attachment style groups.” Anxious and avoidant individuals tended to have lower self-esteem than secure individuals. (Barrett, Pietromonaco, 1997).
The results of this study provide evidence that “working models of attachment are linked to people’s immediate perception of their everyday social interactions.” These models of attachment are in some extent, associated with interpersonal perceptions as well. All in all, people who have different attachment styles, also differ in how they respond and interact in their social environment. “Although these differences appear in general, across different situations and social partners, they are particularly evident under some conditions that activate attachment relevant goals” (Barrett, Pietromonaco,