influence of early attachment on later relationships

Question 1

4 influences of the IWM on attachments

Answer 1

good first attachment = good relation expectations
bad first attachment = bad relation expectations
childhood = link with friendships and bullying
adulthood = link with parenting style and romantic relations

Question 2

how does the first attachment create a good template for relationships

Answer 2

first attachment creates a mental framework / expectations of how relationships should be due to the IWM

Question 3

how does the first attachment affect childhood relations

Answer 3

secure babies form the best quality childhood friendships
insecure avoidant most likely to be bullied
insecure resistant most likely to be bullies

Question 4

how does first attachment affect adult relationships

Answer 4

ppl base parenting style on IWM - mothers have the same attachment type as their babies
secure adults will have better and longer lasting romantic relations
insecure avoidant mostly fear intimacy and get jealous

Question 5

love quiz - hazan and shaver

Answer 5

analysed 620 responses to a love quiz in a local newspaper
assessed current/most important relationship, general love experiences and attachment type
found secure would have better longer lasting relations
insecure avoidant would be jealous and fear intimacy