Relationship maintenance strategy use by romantic attachment style

This study investigated the relationship between adult romantic attachment style and relationship maintenance strategies of 101 postsecondary students. Instruments used included the Experiences in Close Relationships Inventory (Brennan, Clark, & Shaver, 1998) and the Relationship Maintenance Que...

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Published in:North American journal of psychology 2012-03, Vol.14 (1), p.149
Main Authors: Edenfield, Jessica L, Adams, Katharine S, Briihl, Deborah S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anxiety
Attachment
Intimacy
Love
Personal relationships
Psychological aspects
Questionnaires
Relationship addiction
Social aspects
Social networks
Students
Trust
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Summary:This study investigated the relationship between adult romantic attachment style and relationship maintenance strategies of 101 postsecondary students. Instruments used included the Experiences in Close Relationships Inventory (Brennan, Clark, & Shaver, 1998) and the Relationship Maintenance Questionnaire (Canary & Stafford, 1992). Data were analyzed using one-way between subjects ANOVAs and bivariate correlations. Participants classified as fearful and dismissive used significantly less assurances, positivity, and openness. Consistent with previous research, avoidance, which is characteristic of both fearful and dismissive attachment styles, appears to be important in the use of emotionally expressive relationship maintenance strategies.
ISSN:1527-7143