Attachment style and the mental representation of the self.

摘要: Six studies examined the association between attachment style and several aspects of mental representation self in adolescents. Studies 1 2 focused on hedonic tone selfstructure, 3 4 its complexity, 5 6 discrepancies domains standpoints self. Results indicated that secure avoidant persons had a more positive view themselves than anxious-ambivalent persons. In addition, were found to have balanced, complex, coherent self-structure insecure persons, either or anxious-ambivalent. The discussion emphasizes connection internalization experiences construction Research adult uses Bowlby's (1973) construct working models—mental representations figures self—to explain how past interactions with significant others influence social emotional development. Initial way people think about behave their relationships (e.g., Hazan & Shaver, 1987). present series focuses neglected aspect models: Attachment Theory theory (Bowlby, 1969, 1973, 1980) proposes quality infant-caregiver results models organize cognitions, affects, behavior later relationships; guide affect regulation; shape selfimage. Following these ideas, Shaver (1987) adults, using tripartite classification infant (Ainsworth, Blehar, Waters, Wall, 1978). is defined by confidence availability times need, comfort closeness, interdependence, trust. characterized insecurity others' intentions preference for distance. portrays strong desire intimacy together responses this high fear rejection. self-reports related reports parent-child attachment. Adults who as close reported parents adults described insecure, Building Shaver's work, wealth assessed correlates