The Relationship between Insecure Attachment and Personality
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https://doi.org/10.54097/ehss.v8i.4240Keywords:
attachment theory; insecure attachment; personalityAbstract
The simple explanation for attachment theory is the connection between people. The form of attachment between caregivers and children will influence them throughout their lives. The insecure attachment can evoke negative emotional traits, such as fear, anger, and sadness. It is related with a high risk of developing borderline personality. Therefore personality, which refers to the distinctive sets of actions, thoughts, and emotional patterns developed over time, has a significant association with insecure attachment. If children could not have a healthy attachment with their caregivers, it will affect their personalities in the future for lifelong courses. However, the past research has some limitations, as the data collected is mostly from subjects’ recalling of their childhood memories. In the future, there should be more accurate and objective research methods to measure and study the subjects. This review can provide some guidance to the design of intervention programs at schools and communities for at-risk children.
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