Patterns of stability in adult attachment: An empirical test of two models of continuity and change.

Abstract

One of the core assumptions of attachment theory is that attachment representations are stable over time. Unfortunately, the data on attachment stability have been ambiguous, and as a result, alternative theoretical perspectives have evolved to explain them. The objective of the present research was to evaluate alternative models of stability by studying adults in 2 intensive longitudinal investigations. Specifically, we assessed attachment representations in 1 sample (N ϭ 203) daily over a 30-day period and in the other sample (N ϭ 388) weekly over a year. Analyses show that the patterns of stability that exist in adult attachment are most consistent with a prototype model-a model assuming that there is a stable factor underlying temporary variations in attachment. Moreover, although the Big Five personality traits exhibited a pattern of stability that was similar to that of attachment, they did not account for the stability observed in attachment.

Continued Usage with Attachment on Mobile Devices Influencing Perceived Value and Perceived Enjoyment

“…It tells that as they gain more experience, their intrinsic motivation diminishes and they will start using the technology only for its functionality and they might even start thinking of replacing their current devices with more novel devices which the most likely will once again increase their intrinsic motivation. This is supported by numerous studies that suggested that attachment is not stable over time and can be changed as time passes by (Fraley et al, 2011;Sadikaj et al, 2011 (Belk, 1988). This reasoning could also be related to users' social desirability (Crowne and Marlowe, 1964)].…”

Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence Victimization and Victims’ Relational and Sexual Well-Being

“…There is research demonstrating stability in attachment orientations throughout life (Collins & Read, 1994), as well as evidence showing that attachment orientations are to some degree changeable as they influence and are influenced by relationship experiences. Stated differently, the latter perspective implies that attachment orientations are subject to revision and updated in response to new relationship experiences (Birnbaum, Reis, Mikulincer, Gillath, & Opraz, 2006;Collins & Read, 1994;Fraley, Vicary, Brumbaugh, & Roisman, 2011).…”

“…Traditionally, attachment orientations were approached as static personality characteristics that remain stable across relationships (Bowlby, 1969(Bowlby, /1982(Bowlby, , 1973. Currently, researchers take a more dynamic approach, stating that attachment is not simply a trait but might be influenced by relationship experiences (e.g., Fraley et al, 2011). As discussed by other researchers (e.g., Allison et al, 2008;Mikulincer & Shaver, 2007;Weston, 2008), our results suggest that insecure attachment orientations put people at risk to enter or remain in a violent relationship and/or that the involvement in a long-term violent relationship can trigger the development of insecure attachment orientations.…”

Sociopsychological factors affecting the relationship satisfaction in young married couples

“…Известно, что стиль привязанности к родителям оста-ется довольно стабильным на длитель-ных промежутках времени [24], однако в романтических отношениях взрослых он довольно изменчив [11], кроме того, наблюдаются различия в проявлении привязанности в различных отношениях [19]. Тем не менее, анализ динамики сти-ля привязанности в лонгитюдном иссле-довании позволил сделать вывод о том, что в основе стиля, скорее всего, лежит относительно стабильный «прототип», вокруг которого происходят ситуатив-ные колебания оценок [11].…”