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Danyang Li1, Katherine B Carnelley2, Angela C Rowe1
1University of Bristol, UK.
Personality & Social Psychology Bulletin
|September 5, 2022
Summary
Insecure attachment is linked to negative attribution bias (NAB). This meta-analysis confirms a medium effect size, offering insights for interventions and future research on attachment styles.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Social Psychology
Background:
- Inconsistent findings exist regarding the association between insecure attachment and negative attribution bias (NAB).
- Synthesizing literature from developmental and social/personality psychology attachment traditions is crucial for clarity.
Approach:
- This meta-analysis synthesized data from 41 samples (N = 8,727) across 32 articles.
- Effect sizes of the associations between insecure attachment dimensions and NAB were calculated and compared.
Key Points:
- A medium effect size was found, confirming positive associations between NAB and anxious and avoidant attachment dimensions.
- The relationship between attachment and NAB was moderated by age group, measurement type, and cultural background.
Conclusions:
- This study reconciles mixed findings on insecure attachment and NAB, advancing attachment and attribution theories.
- The results inform the development of NAB interventions and highlight areas for future research.
Keywords:
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