concept

insecure attachment styles

Also known as: insecure attachment patterns

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The Effects of Attachment and Trauma on Parenting and Children's ... rsisinternational.org Alexandra Vaporidis, Lilian Njoroge · International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science Aug 16, 2025 5 facts

claimAdults with insecure attachment patterns display challenges with emotional expression, emotional conflict resolution, and intimacy.

measurementYe et al. (2024) recorded that parents with insecure attachment styles report significantly higher levels of anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation, which weaken the quality of their caregiving compared to secure parents.

claimChildren with insecure attachment styles resulting from neglect or unstable caregivers are likely to be emotionally dysregulated, experience interpersonal problems, and face a high risk of developing mental illnesses, according to Ginalska and Cichopek (2024).

referenceYe, Wei, Zhang, Li, and Cao (2024) investigated the impact of adverse childhood experiences on depression, specifically examining the role of insecure attachment styles and emotion dysregulation strategies.

claimMikulincer and Shaver (2007) claimed that insecure attachment styles expose an individual to a higher risk of experiencing a traumatic event and limit the individual's ability to recover from trauma.

Introduction to children's attachment - NCBI - NIH ncbi.nlm.nih.gov National Institute for Health and Care Excellence 2 facts

claimShort- and medium-term changes in attachment patterns, such as shifting from insecure to secure, are linked to changes in caregiving or family circumstances, such as marital difficulties or separation.

claimInsecure or disorganised attachment patterns can be clearly observed at 1 year of age, although parent-infant interaction patterns that give rise to these attachments are present and measurable earlier.

Attachment Theory, Bowlby's Stages & Attachment Styles positivepsychology.com PositivePsychology.com Nov 28, 2024 2 facts

claimInsecure attachment styles, such as anxious, avoidant, or disorganized attachment, can impact an individual's ability to trust, experience intimacy, and cope with stress and emotional challenges.

Attachment Theory - Seattle Anxiety Specialists seattleanxiety.com Seattle Anxiety 1 fact

claimSocieties that benefit from individualism tend to foster insecure attachment styles.

Bowlby's Attachment Theory: 4 Styles & Classroom Impact structural-learning.com Structural Learning Jun 30, 2023 1 fact

measurementA 2023 analysis of permanent exclusion data found that 78% of excluded learners had experienced at least two adverse childhood experiences, and the majority displayed insecure attachment patterns that were misread as wilful disobedience.