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Measurement of Adult Attachment Representations: Comparison Between Interviews and Self-Reports

  • ZHOU Di ,
  • PAN Yangu ,
  • LI Bingbing ,
  • LIU Guangzeng
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  • 1Researche Institute of Social Development, Southwest University of Finance and Economics, Chengdu 611130, China;
    2Department of Psychology, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai 200234, China;
    3Faculty of Psychology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
*PAN Yangu, panyg@swufe.edu.cn

Online published: 2024-06-14

Abstract

Attachment representation is also known as internal working model. In childhood, it is a stable cognitive pattern about the self, others and interpersonal relationships between the individual and his/her caregivers, which will affect the thoughts, feelings and behaviors of the individual in adulthood. At present, the measurement of adult attachment is mainly divided into two different orientations, which are developmental psychology orientation that tends to use observational and interview methods and social psychology orientation that prefers a self-report method. This article, in terms of the consciousness level, definition of secure attachment, and relationship with psychopathological disorders, reviews the differences between the two measurement methods of different orientations and puts forward relevant practical inspirations and possible research directions in the future.

Cite this article

ZHOU Di , PAN Yangu , LI Bingbing , LIU Guangzeng . Measurement of Adult Attachment Representations: Comparison Between Interviews and Self-Reports[J]. Psychological Communications, 2022 , 5(2) : 156 -164 . DOI: 10.12100/j.issn.2096-5494.222025

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