Tag: adult attachment

November 23, 2025 / Mohammed looti

FEARFUL ATTACHMENT

Introduction to Fearful Attachment Fearful attachment, often termed disorganized-fearful attachment in adult literature, represents a highly complex and internally conflicted style of relating characterized by deep insecurity. It is centrally defined by a pervasive negative internal model of both the self and other people. Individuals exhibiting this style simultaneously possess a strong desire for close […]

November 2, 2025 / Mohammed looti

DISMISSIVE ATTACHMENT

Introduction and Definition of Dismissive Attachment The concept of Dismissive Attachment, often categorized within the Adult Attachment Interview (AAI) framework established by Main and Goldwyn, represents one of the primary insecure attachment styles observed in adult relationships. It is fundamentally characterized by a unique configuration of internal working models (IWMs) concerning the self and others. […]