The Contribution of Attachment Style and Relationship Conflict to the Complexity of Relationship Knowledge

Individuals preoccupied with attachment chronically desire a high level of intimacy and responsiveness from relationship partners. Conflict may provide an opportunity to meet these goals because it may force partners to respond to each other.

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Published in:Social cognition 1999-06, Vol.17 (2), p.228-244
Main Authors: Fishtein, Julie, Pietromonaco, Paula R, Barrett, Lisa Feldman
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Conflict
Interpersonal relations
Knowledge
Personal relationships
Self
Social psychology
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Summary:Individuals preoccupied with attachment chronically desire a high level of intimacy and responsiveness from relationship partners. Conflict may provide an opportunity to meet these goals because it may force partners to respond to each other.
ISSN:0278-016X
1943-2798
DOI:10.1521/soco.1999.17.2.228