Attachment Features and Functions in Romantic Relationships
Heffernan, Marie E.
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Description
Title
Attachment Features and Functions in Romantic Relationships
Author(s)
Heffernan, Marie E.
Issue Date
2011-08-26T15:22:04Z
Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)
Fraley, R.C.
Department of Study
Psychology
Discipline
Psychology
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
M.A.
Degree Level
Thesis
Keyword(s)
Attachment
Romantic Relationships
Dating
Abstract
Although there has been much research on individual differences in adult attachment, less is known about the development of attachment bonds in adult romantic relationships. To address this issue, the present research utilized a cross-sectional Internet survey (Study 1) and a longitudinal study (Study 2). Results supported the idea that attachment features and functions emerge in a specific sequence that begins with proximity seeking, followed by safe haven, and finally secure base (Study 1). The data also indicated that people exhibited relatively little change in attachment features and functions over time (Study 1 and 2) and that adult attachment bonds can develop more quickly than was previously assumed (Study 1).
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