A combination of insecure attachment patterns in a relationship and its quality
The role of relationship length
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2923664 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Dariusz Kuncewicz (0000-0002-7298-0867, SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Poland, corresponding author), Dorota Kuncewicz (0000-0002-9717-7333, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Poland), Błażej Mroziński (0000-0002-5423-2291, SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Poland), Małgorzata Stawska (Maria Grzegorzewska Academy of Special Education) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 648-667 |
| Publication date | 2021-02-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Social and Personal Relationships (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0265-4075 • E-ISSN: 1460-3608 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0265407520969896 |
| OpenAlex | W3100446839 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 37 |
Most studies confirm that a combination of insecure attachment patterns in a couple has a negative effect on a romantic relationship. However, some research findings suggest otherwise. It is because they do not take account of relationship length as a moderating variable. The aim of this study was to examine the role of relationship length in predicting the effects of a combination of insecure attachment patterns on different aspects of its quality. The study involved 200 heterosexual couples. We used the Experiences in Close Relationships questionnaire to measure insecure attachment patterns (anxiety and avoidance) and the Couple Satisfaction Index-32 to determine relationship satisfaction. The other aspects of relationship quality (tenderness, communication, conflict behavior) were examined by means of the Partnership Questionnaire. The key results showed that with time the selected indicators of relationship quality deteriorate in a combination of anxious and avoidant patterns, while they improve in a combination of both anxious patterns
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| Citations per year | 0.6 |
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| Citation span | 2021 - 2026 (6) |
| Highly cited | No |