Bowlby-Ainsworth Attachment Styles

Bowlby-Ainsworth Attachment Styles describe how early relationships with caregivers shape emotional bonds. There are four main styles: 1. **Secure**: Comfortable with intimacy and trusting. 2. **Anxious**: Craves closeness but fears abandonment, often feeling insecure. 3. **Avoidant**: Values independence, often avoiding emotional connection. 4. **Disorganized**: Exhibits inconsistent behaviors and confusion regarding relationships, often due to trauma. These styles influence how individuals interact in relationships throughout life, affecting trust, intimacy, and emotional regulation. Understanding these patterns can help foster healthier connections with others.