A similar disorganized attachment can occur in captive chimpanzees, particularly orphans who are raised by humans. A lack of ...

Have you ever wondered how your childhood relationship with your parents shaped the person you are today? Scientists have long known that early attachment to caregivers plays a crucial role in human ...

When people with insecure avoidant attachment are in relationships, they tend to be emotionally distant. They may keep secrets and even cheat. But while on the outside they may seem “commitment ...

According to research by psychiatrist and psychoanalyst John Bowlby and developmental psychologist Mary Ainsworth, there are three main types of insecure attachment: anxious, avoidant, and ...

Attachment theory suggests that our relationship patterns are significantly influenced by our formative interactions with our ...

A person with a fearful, avoidant attachment style may fear closeness and appear to seek independence. At the same time, however, they may rely heavily on the support of others. It is an insecure ...

If this sounds all too real, you might have an insecure avoidant attachment style, Cohen adds. 5. You’re losing your sense of individuality. Maybe you're starting to notice that you aren't ...

Oct. 21, 2023 Though there’s contention between anxious and avoidant daters, who both fall under the insecure umbrella, neither is inherently good or bad, says Junie Abito, an L.A.-based ...

A team of researchers has identified distinct mother-offspring attachment types in wild chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes verus). Drawing parallels with human psychology, the study provides compelling ...