Longitudinal changes in attachment orientation over a 59-year period.

William J Chopik, Robin S Edelstein, Kevin J Grimm

April 2019 J Pers Soc Psychol

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The discussions reflect a generally positive reception, with comments emphasizing the value of the longitudinal approach and mentioning specific findings like the decrease in attachment anxiety in middle age, which indicates active interest and engagement. The tone balances academic curiosity with appreciation for the study's insights, signaling a modest but meaningful perceived impact on understanding human attachment across the lifespan.

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Most discussions recognize the importance of the study, with some expressing strong support for its findings on attachment changes.

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The posts demonstrate moderate curiosity, engaging with the topic of how attachment styles evolve over a lifetime.

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Authors reference specific aspects of the research, such as the relationship between being in a partnership and attachment levels, showing thoughtful engagement.

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Several posts imply that the findings could influence understanding of long-term emotional development, highlighting the study's significance.

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  • きすけちゃんさん
    @suzu_and_bell (Twitter)

    ＞その結果、愛着不安は平均的に加齢とともに減少し、特に中年期と老年期に減少することがわかった。また、愛着回避は、生涯にわたって直線的に減少した。交際相手がいることで、成人期における不安と回避のレベルが低くなることが予測された。 加齢で救われる、希望はある https://t.co/WZqYEEBJ5T
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    May 6, 2021

  • KIMURA Masato
    @massa_kim (Twitter)

    Longitudinal changes in attachment orientation over a 59-year period. https://t.co/WUJVo3lw9o
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    March 26, 2019

Abstract Synopsis

  • The study investigated how attachment styles, specifically attachment anxiety and avoidance, change from age 13 to 72 using data from multiple longitudinal samples, finding that attachment anxiety tends to decrease especially during middle age and old age, while attachment avoidance decreases steadily throughout life.
  • It also found that being in a relationship is linked to lower attachment anxiety and avoidance, and that men tend to have higher attachment avoidance at all ages, highlighting individual differences in attachment over the lifespan.
  • The research highlights the complexity of studying attachment over a lifetime, emphasizing challenges but providing valuable insights into long-term attachment dynamics across different stages of life.]