… in how much independence, intimacy, and social approval they … Attachment styles are based
on models of self and others (see … of attachment avoidance and discomfort with closeness. …

… to obtain and maintain proximity to their attachment figures. They do so by means of … intimacy
and emotional dependency (eg, “I get uncomfortable when someone wants to be very close …

… attachment theory offers a rich explanation of individuals’ differences in their perceptions,
beliefs, and need for closeness … people who tended to avoid closeness reported a poorer level …

… Accordingly, we close with two challenges for the field as moves into the future. First, we
believe that attachment theory needs an integrated lifespan view of attachment and its …

… similar to attachment theory’s proximity maintenance … proximity maintenance with Replika
as the attachment object. Informants describe increasing intimacy, progressing from friendship …

… Attachment avoidance is described as a fear of closeness, preference for self-reliance, and
emotional distance from a partner, whereas attachment … of psychological intimate partner …

… Anxious attachment increases an individual’s need for closeness and also increases
fears about the relationship and of being rejected. Those who are more anxiously …

… specific dimensions of the attachment bond (ie, availability, closeness, communication, …
A safe haven: An attachment theory perspective on support seeking and caregiving in intimate …

… the characteristic for particular types of attachment behavioural tendencies, implemented in
… or the avoidance of closeness and intimacy). A distinct feature of each particular style is also …

… in developing intimate bonds with others. Although CSA is viewed as an … Attachment
theory 26–28 proposes that people are motivated to seek proximity to significant others (attachment …