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Adult attachment security is influenced by specific relationships and partner characteristics, not just internal models. Attachment security is also reciprocated between individuals in family relationships.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Social Psychology

Background:

  • Attachment theory posits internalized relationship models influence interpersonal outcomes.
  • This study explores interpersonal factors shaping adult attachment security.
  • Attachment is crucial for social and cognitive development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the interpersonal sources of adult attachment security.
  • To test if attachment security is relationship-specific.
  • To examine partner characteristics' impact on attachment security.
  • To determine if attachment security is reciprocated within families.

Main Methods:

  • Social Relations Model analysis was employed.
  • Attachment security measures were collected from 2 parents and 2 children in 208 families.
  • Data included adolescent and adult participants from middle-class families.

Main Results:

  • Attachment security was found to be relationship-specific.
  • Partner characteristics significantly affected attachment security.
  • Attachment security was reciprocated among family members.
  • All three tested hypotheses were supported.

Conclusions:

  • Internal working models of relationships are not solely internal.
  • Interpersonal processes play a significant role in adult attachment security.
  • Further research should emphasize the interpersonal origins of attachment security.