Consequences of attachment type

Consequences of attachment type

1. Relationships

   • Hazan & Shaver
     • positive link between attachment type & later romantic relationships
       • flawed, findings supported by other studies
         • e.g. McCarthy

2. Work related behavior

   • Hazan & Shaver
     • questionnaires
       • measure attachment & behaviour at work
     • Type A
       • use work to get away from others
       • considered carer success more important than relaionships
     • Type B
       • most confidence at work
       • best at coping with work & social life
     • Type C
       • most difficult to cope with work, family & social commiments