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Attachment Theory

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health2 hours ago•2 min saved

Phubbing by Parents May Fuel Anxiety and Insecure Bonds in Teens, Study Finds

A Frontiers in Psychology study of 600 US adolescents (12–17) found that parental fixation on screens and phubbing during attempts to connect can make kids feel devalued and contribute to insecure attachment, lower self-esteem, and anxiety. The findings reflect adolescents’ perceptions of parental attention to devices, and while not every phone distraction causes harm, the research adds to a growing body of evidence that parental gadget use can affect children’s social and emotional well-being.

via The Guardian|

#adolescent-mental-health #attachment-theory #child-psychology

relationships-and-sexual-health2 months ago•25 min saved

Early trauma and attachment patterns help explain adults’ BDSM role preferences

A Slovenian study found that childhood sexual abuse and insecure adult attachment relate to BDSM role preferences: survivors tended to be submissive, while dismissive attachment linked to dominance and preoccupied attachment to submission. The study also found that non-heterosexual orientation did not mediate these links, and urban dwellers, older participants, and those identifying as bisexual or homosexual reported higher participation. Gender differences emerged with men reporting more submissive roles, but overall the results are correlational with noted limitations (self-report, small subgroups, lack of mental health screening), prompting calls for qualitative research to understand motivations behind these dynamics.

via PsyPost|

#attachment-theory #bdsm #childhood-trauma

psychology4 months ago•6 min saved

Exhausted After Socializing? It Might Be Performance Fatigue, Not Introversion

The piece argues that post-social-exhaustion is often driven by high self-monitoring and insecure attachment rather than true introversion. Outgoing people can burn out from constantly performing to fit expectations, creating a “false self” that leaves them feeling hollow once the audience disappears. True introverts recharge alone, while social performers crash after social events. The remedy is building earned secure attachment and making small, safe shifts toward authenticity, rather than simply seeking more alone time.

via Silicon Canals|

#attachment-theory #authenticity #introversion

science4 months ago•11 min saved

From plushie to psychology: Punch and the roots of attachment theory

A viral video of Punch the baby macaque clinging to a soft plush toy echoes Harry Harlow’s 1950s experiments, illustrating that emotional nourishment and caregiving shape attachment more than food alone; the piece ties this to modern attachment theory and reflects on the ethical considerations of early primate research.

via The Conversation|

#attachment-theory #child-development #emotional-nourishment

psychology8 months ago•4 min saved

Childhood Friends Influence Attachment Styles More Than Moms

A 30-year study suggests that childhood friendships have a greater impact on adult attachment styles than parental relationships, with early friendships influencing how individuals form secure or insecure bonds in adulthood more significantly than interactions with parents, especially mothers.

via Nautilus | Science Connected|

#adult-relationships #attachment-theory #childhood-friendships

technology10 months ago•4 min saved

The Impact of AI on Human Relationships and Trust

Recent research applies attachment theory to human-AI interactions, revealing two key attachment styles—anxiety and avoidance—that influence how people emotionally connect with AI. The study introduces a new scale to measure these attachments, highlighting AI's growing role in providing emotional support and companionship, and emphasizing the need for ethically designed, psychologically aware AI systems to enhance human well-being.

via Forbes|

#ai-design #attachment-theory #emotional-support

psychology10 months ago•7 min saved

Signs You're Still Bound by Soul Ties

The article explores the concept of 'soul ties' as deep emotional and spiritual bonds, examining scientific insights like mirror neurons and attachment theory, and discusses signs such as recurring dreams, physical sensations, and emotional patterns that may indicate lingering attachments or unresolved emotional ties. It emphasizes understanding these signs through psychological and biological perspectives to foster healthier relationships.

via Bored Panda|

#attachment-theory #emotional-connection #empathy

psychology2 years ago•4 min saved

"Your Attachment Style May Predict Long-Term Single Happiness"

A study published in the Journal of Personality reveals that long-term single individuals' happiness and wellbeing are significantly influenced by their attachment styles. While 78% of singles were found to be insecure, 22% were secure and thriving. Secure singles are generally happy, maintain good non-romantic relationships, and have moderate interest in future romantic relationships. In contrast, insecure singles, categorized as anxious, avoidant, or fearful, face various challenges in singlehood, including lower life satisfaction and difficulties in close relationships. The study emphasizes that attachment orientations can change over time, suggesting potential for insecure singles to achieve greater happiness.

via PsyPost|

#attachment-theory #mental-health #psychology

psychology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Insecure Attachment Linked to Higher Love Addiction Risk, Study Finds"

A new study published in Psychology & Sexuality reveals that insecure attachment styles, particularly anxious attachment, significantly increase the risk of developing love addiction. The research highlights that individuals with insecure attachment are more prone to obsessive and dependent behaviors in romantic relationships, suggesting that psychological factors play a crucial role in the escalation of passionate love into pathological love addiction.

via PsyPost|

#anxious-attachment #attachment-theory #insecure-attachment

parenting-and-psychology2 years ago•4 min saved

"Reconsidering the Impact of Parent-Child Synchrony on Attachment Development"

A study involving 140 families revealed that parent-child synchrony varies between behavioral and brain-to-brain connections, with mothers and children demonstrating stronger behavioral synchrony and fathers and children showing greater neural synchronization. Mothers with insecure attachment traits exhibited more brain-to-brain synchrony with their children, possibly as a compensatory mechanism, challenging the notion that more synchrony is always beneficial. The research aims to identify an optimal range of synchrony to enhance relationships and child attachment development, paving the way for deeper explorations into optimizing parent-child relationships, especially in families with neurodivergent children or those with experiences of care and adoption.

via Neuroscience News|

#attachment-development #attachment-theory #family-dynamics