The Relationship Between Attachment and Intimacy

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The Relationship Between Attachment and Intimacy

Yuwen Peng 1*
  • 1 Malvern college    
  • *corresponding author Crystal.Pengyuwen@Malvernchengdu.cn
Published on 26 October 2023 | https://doi.org/10.54254/2753-7048/16/20231154
LNEP Vol.16
ISSN (Print): 2753-7056
ISSN (Online): 2753-7048
ISBN (Print): 978-1-83558-057-8
ISBN (Online): 978-1-83558-058-5

Abstract

Attachment type and intimacy have an inseparable influence. The purpose of this paper is to explore the influence of attachment type on intimacy and the factors affecting the relationship between them. By reviewing the relevant literature in the past, this paper found that individuals with secure attachment can often obtain a high index of intimacy, while individuals with anxious attachment and avoidant attachment are difficult to obtain a high-quality intimacy. In addition, self-esteem, interpersonal self-efficacy and sacrifice motivation may play an important mediating or regulating role in the relationship between the two. For example, individuals with high self-esteem are more willing to pay in intimate relationships, which can build a more stable intimate relationship. This paper provides theoretical support for the study of the relationship between attachment types and intimacy. Future research should expand the age range, or explore the connection between attachment types and intimacy with a unified framework. In addition, it is also important to explore how different cultural backgrounds affect the early formation of attachment patterns in young children in order to distinguish the relationship between attachment types and intimate relationships under different cultural and educational backgrounds.

Keywords:

attachment type, intimacy, self-esteem, sacrifice motivation, interpersonal self-efficacy

Peng,Y. (2023). The Relationship Between Attachment and Intimacy. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,16,207-212.
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References

[1]. Bowlby, J. (1982) Attachment and loss: Retrospect and prospect American Journal of orthopsychiatry, 52 (4), 664.

[2]. Mary, D. Salter ainsworth (1978). The Bowlby Ainsworth attachment theory Behavioral and Brain Sciences (3) Doi:10.1017/s0140525x00075828.

[3]. Bartholomew,K,&Horowitz,L.M.(1991).Attachment styles among young adults:A test of a four category model.Journal of Personality and Socia.

[4]. Jin F (2018). Study on the relationship between attachment style, sexual communication and intimacy satisfaction [d]. Harbin Engineering University.

[5]. Liu Y (2022). Research on the relationship between adult attachment, sacrifice motivation and intimacy satisfaction of college students (Master’s thesis, Tianjin Institute of Physical Education) https://kns.cnki.net/KCMS/detail/detail.aspx?dbname=CMFD202202&filename=1022505862.nh

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[8]. Wang X (2019). The impact of adult attachment on intimacy violence (Master’s thesis, Harbin Engineering University) https://kns.cnki.net/KCMS/detail/detail.aspx?dbname=CMFD202101&filename=1020161215.nh

[9]. Wang l (2021). A survey of attachment types and intimacy quality of college students. Educational observation (09), 60-63. doi:10.16070/j.cnki.cn45-1388/g4s.2021.09.018.

[10]. Main, M, Kaplan, N& Cassidy, J (1985). Security in finance, child development, and adult:a move to the level of representation.chronicles of the society for research in child development, so (1/2), 66-104.

[11]. Zhaishuna Sacrifice motivation in college students’ intimate relationship and its impact on relationship quality [d]. Henan University, 2014.

[12]. Bandura A. self-efficiency: toward a unifying theory of behavioral change. Psychological Review, 197784191-215.

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Peng,Y. (2023). The Relationship Between Attachment and Intimacy. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,16,207-212.

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Volume title: Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Educational Innovation and Philosophical Inquiries

ISBN：978-1-83558-057-8(Print) / 978-1-83558-058-5(Online)
Editor：Javier Cifuentes-Faura, Enrique Mallen
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Conference date: 7 August 2023
Series: Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media
Volume number: Vol.16
ISSN：2753-7048(Print) / 2753-7056(Online)

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References

[1]. Bowlby, J. (1982) Attachment and loss: Retrospect and prospect American Journal of orthopsychiatry, 52 (4), 664.

[2]. Mary, D. Salter ainsworth (1978). The Bowlby Ainsworth attachment theory Behavioral and Brain Sciences (3) Doi:10.1017/s0140525x00075828.

[3]. Bartholomew,K,&Horowitz,L.M.(1991).Attachment styles among young adults:A test of a four category model.Journal of Personality and Socia.

[4]. Jin F (2018). Study on the relationship between attachment style, sexual communication and intimacy satisfaction [d]. Harbin Engineering University.

[5]. Liu Y (2022). Research on the relationship between adult attachment, sacrifice motivation and intimacy satisfaction of college students (Master’s thesis, Tianjin Institute of Physical Education) https://kns.cnki.net/KCMS/detail/detail.aspx?dbname=CMFD202202&filename=1022505862.nh

[6]. Cu M. Adult attachment, conflict resolution behavior and intimacy satisfaction of College Students’ lovers (Master’s thesis, Zhejiang University of science and Technology) https://kns.cnki.net/KCMS/detail/detail.aspx?dbname=CMFD201402&filename=1014228250.nh

[7]. Brennan, K. A., Clark, C. L., and Shaver P. R. (1998). Self report measurement of adult attachment: An integrated overview In: Simpson J A, rholes w s eds. attachment theory and choice relationships, New York; The Guilford press, 46-76.

[8]. Wang X (2019). The impact of adult attachment on intimacy violence (Master’s thesis, Harbin Engineering University) https://kns.cnki.net/KCMS/detail/detail.aspx?dbname=CMFD202101&filename=1020161215.nh

[9]. Wang l (2021). A survey of attachment types and intimacy quality of college students. Educational observation (09), 60-63. doi:10.16070/j.cnki.cn45-1388/g4s.2021.09.018.

[10]. Main, M, Kaplan, N& Cassidy, J (1985). Security in finance, child development, and adult:a move to the level of representation.chronicles of the society for research in child development, so (1/2), 66-104.

[11]. Zhaishuna Sacrifice motivation in college students’ intimate relationship and its impact on relationship quality [d]. Henan University, 2014.

[12]. Bandura A. self-efficiency: toward a unifying theory of behavioral change. Psychological Review, 197784191-215.

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