Attachment Security and Attachment Styles in Romantic Relationships

Abstract

Purpose. The present research aimed at studying the Attachment Security, Attachment Styles in Romantic Relationships. 
 Method. Cross sectional research design was used in this study. The sample (N = 148) was selected via online poll due to COVID regulations. Non probability purposive sampling technique was used to collect sample. The Ainsworth Security Questionnaire Revisited ASQ- R was used to study attachment security in early childhood and Experiences in close relationships Revised ECR-R Scale was used in this study to evaluate attachment styles in romantic relationships. 
 Results. Results showed that attachment security was negatively correlated with insecure attachment styles. It was also proved that those who scored low on attachment security measure scored high on either anxious attachment dimension or avoidant attachment dimension. Novelty/Originality of The Study. The main goals of this study were to develop a warm collaborative therapy connection, identify particular problem sets and associated goals, psycho educate the participants. 
 Implications. The study will help how psychotherapy can help those with unhealthy attachment styles to heal and have relationship satisfaction in romantic relationships by identification of insecure attachment styles.

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