Link between Childhood and Adult Attachment Styles in Psychology

Attachment Theory

Psychology, with two parts of the question to be answered.

I will post an attachment with the question and outline expected to be followed. The paper is supposed to be 5 pages long not exceeding 6 pages. All written work has to be paraphrased thoroughly and adhered to APA 7th Edition strictly. Best to include as much empirical and theoretical literature and Follow the outline from the attachment I have sent. A cover page and reference list is to be included which are not within the 5 pages. The attachement sent will include what you should include in each paragraph and the work I have done up till now.

Examine the empirical and theoretical literature and discuss the link between childhood attachment style and adult attachment styles. (Part a of the question) To what extent does one’s childhood attachment style impacts one’s future relationships? (Part b of the question)

How to search for keywords: Adult attachment models, childhood attachment styles AND adult attachment models, adult attachment romantic partners

Empirical evidence: Must state is it a questionnaire or a survey?

Empirical and theoretical literature cannot quantify, find as much as possible

Hazan & Shaver research (1987)

1. Define what is attachment

Fraley, R. C., Vicary, A. M., Chloe Brumbaugh, C., & Roisman, G. I. (2011). Patterns of Stability in Adult Attachment: An Empirical Test of Two Models of Continuity and Change. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 101(5), 974–992. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0024150

Bowlby (1980, as cited by Fraley et al., 2011) developed the attachment theory to explain the nature of a child’s bond to his or her caregivers and how the bond affects the child’s subsequent adjustment throughout his/her lifespan. The attachment theory emphasizes the role of early experiences in shaping the beliefs a child constructs (What I have tried to paraphrase)

Bowlby’s theory was designed to explain the nature of a child’s tie to his or her caregivers and the impact of that bond on subsequent adjustment throughout the life course. Attachment theory emphasizes the role of early experiences in shaping the beliefs a child constructs concerning the responsiveness and trustworthiness of significant others. According to the theory, an individual who is cared for in a responsive and consistent manner develops the expectation that others will be available and supportive when needed (Ainsworth, Blehar, Waters, & Wall, 1978).

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a. Explain the 4 types of attachment styles

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b. How research evidence supports link between childhood attachment style and adult attachment style?

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c. How research evidence supports link between childhood attachment style and adult attachment style?

d. If there is a link, link to part b of the question?

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e. Reason to why one’s childhood attachment style impacts one’s future r/s?

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f. Reason to why one’s childhood attachment style impacts one’s future r/s

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g. Reason to why one’s childhood attachment style impacts one’s future r/s

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h. Counterargument to why one childhood’s attachment style does not impact one’s future r/s

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