Influence of Early Relationships On Later Relationships Flashcards
What is the IWM?
Mental representations we carry of our attachment from our primary caregiver. Influence our perception of what relationships are like
Who came up with the IWM? What year was this?
Bowlby 1969
Who came up with the love quiz? What year was this?
Hazan & Shaver 1987
What is the procedure of the love quiz?
3 sections: current relationships, general love experiences & attachment type
How many ppts were there in the love quiz?
620 ppts
What % of ppts identified as securely attached in the love quiz?
56%
What % of ppts identified as insecure-avoidant in the love quiz?
25%
What % of ppts identified as insecure-resistant in the love quiz?
19%
What did Bailey (2007) state?
Majority of women have the same attachment type as their children & their mothers
What did Hazan & Shaver find out from those who were securely attached as infants?
Long lasting relationships
What did Hazan & Shaver find out from those who were insecurely attached as infants?
Adult relationships harder; higher divorce rate; love is rare
Why is Hazan & Shaver’s theory accused as being reductionist?
Assumes insecurely attached infants = insecurely attached as an adult; study only relates to relationship quality between one person
How does Bailey (2007) support the IWM?
99 mothers with 1 y/o babies; poorly attached to own parents; poorly attached to their children
