This study used attachment theory to study the development of commitment and attachment
security and their contribution to relationship stability in dating couples. Fifty-one couples …

This study examined attachment security and commitment as predictors of relationship
stability in a sample of 51 couples. Attachment and commitment were measured during the …

Many have argued that it is important to examine different aspects of commitment in romantic
relationships, but few studies have done so. Using a large, national sample of unmarried …

This study examined whether close relationship experiences predict change in individuals'
attachment Characteristics. Partners from 301 dating couples each rated their attachment …

This study examines the impact of attachment as both a personality and relationship
construct on daily appraisals of partners in dating relationships. Attachment as a personality …

The association between spouses' romantic attachment and family functioning has received
both theoretical and empirical support. However, less is known about the mechanisms by …

The role of attachment in marriage, specifically how attachment security influences marital
satisfaction and behavior over time and how attachment variables change in the early years …

This study examined the association between adult attachment security, as measured by
both attachment style questionnaires and the Adult Attachment Interview, and romantic …

The authors examined how positive perceptions about partners' attachment security
predicted supportive behavior and satisfaction in newlywed marriage. The authors tested a …

For several decades, a variety of interventions have been utilized in an effort to improve the
likelihood that individuals will attain a stable and satisfying marriage. Historically, these …