In a study of 118 male and female college students, people who had either the anxious - ambivalent or
avoidant attachment styles also had more irrational beliefs about their relationship than those with a secure adult attachment style.
Not exact matches
These children are
also described as less disruptive, less aggressive, and more mature than children with ambivalent or
avoidant attachment styles.
Research has
also shown that adults with an
avoidant attachment style are more accepting and likely to engage in casual sex.
Therapists»
attachment styles and previous personal relationship histories have
also been shown to affect therapeutic outcomes in that secure therapists are able to challenge both
avoidant and anxious / ambivalent clients in a sensitive and timely way.
Also, a comparison of the first and last children showed that a significant difference existed between the mean of first and last children in
avoidant attachment style (first children were higher than that of last children).
He
also tends to have an
avoidant attachment style, which means that he feels uncomfortable with too much closeness.
Also, a significant relationship exists between this index and
avoidant attachment style, which is inverse with regard
The stability of a man's childhood bonds with his primary caregivers during childhood
also plays a huge role: Partners with
avoidant attachment styles are quicker to withdraw in response to conflicts, Campbell says, and may cheat to feel less dependent on their girlfriend or spouse to meet their needs.
If a potential suitor seems to have patterns of becoming distant or ghosting you, yes, it could have something to do with you, but it is
also possible you are attracting potential partners with
avoidant attachment style.
«For those of you who have read some of my articles you may
also notice that the anxious and
avoidant attachment styles are what make up the negative cycle of interaction in marriages and relationships.
Despite this, those with an
avoidant attachment style DO
also have a wired in need for connection.
Feeney and Noller (1990)
also found the anxious
attachment style was related to Mania and furthermore that the
avoidant style was related to Ludus.