Hazan And Shaver Flashcards
why is it important?
Testing Bowlby’s MDH that early attachment styles would be reflected in adult romantic relationships
What is the aim?
To explore possibility that attachment theory offers a perspective on adult romantic love
What were respondents to a love quiz asked?
3 descriptions which best applied to their feelings on romantic relationships
What did participants complete?
Checklist describing childhood relationships with parents
What did sample 1 compromise of?
A larger sample, 205 men, 415 woman and heterosexual/married/divorced
What did sample 2 compromise of?
38 men 70 woman
What did the descriptions asked relate to?
Secure attachments
Insecure avoidant attachments
Insecure resistant attachments