Attachment style differences in relational maintenance and conflict behaviors: Friends' perceptions

Gender Differences in Attachment Styles Regarding Conflict Handling Behaviors Among Turkish Late Adolescents

“…Neither the rest of the attachment groups, nor the four conflict handling groups revealed any significant differences as a function of gender. With regard to conflict handling and attachment, it can be concluded that the relationship between collaborating and secure attachment style was validated, consistent with previous work (Bippus and Rollin 2003). There was a significant relationship evident between the fearful attachment style and avoidance of conflict, when avoidance was taken as a covariate.…”

“…As hypothesized, the present study also provides some evidence for the notion that attachment styles are linked to preferences for conflict handling behaviors, with some gender differences also being evident. The unequal distribution of individuals across attachment styles is a common situation in attachment studies (Bartholomew and Horowitz 1991;Bippus and Rollin 2003;Simon and Baxter 1993). Secure attachment style was the most frequent and fearful attachment style was the least frequent among Turkish university students.…”

Extending the four-category model of adult attachment: An interpersonal model of friendship attachment

“…In contrast to the research noted above that indicated that both secure and dismissive individuals demonstrate high levels of relationship satisfaction (Bartholomew & Horowitz, 1991;Grabill & Kerns, 2000), others have found that securely attached individuals exhibit greater relationship satisfaction than the three insecure attachment types (Bippus & Rollin, 2003). Secure individuals are more likely to learn from relationship mistakes and create a higher level of future satisfaction and success (Furman, 2001).…”

Attachment and the Use of Negative Relational Maintenance Behaviors in Romantic Relationships

“…These studies have focused on the role that adult attachment plays in prosocial maintenance behaviors. Collectively, this research suggests that when compared to other styles of attachment, secure partners use the most prosocial maintenance strategies (Bippus & Rollin, 2003) including assurances, romantic affection and support, conflict management, advice, social networks, openness, positivity, and tasks (Dainton, 2007;Guerrero & Bachman, 2006;Pistole, Roberts, & Chapman, 2010;Simon & Baxter, 1993;Yum & Li, 2007). Clearly, attachment is an important framework for understanding how romantic partners maintain their relationships.…”