Studies have shown that children who grew up with secure attachments retain that level of attachment as adults. They tend to have a positive view of themselves and the people around them. Children who grew up with anxious attachments carry over that same distrust and need for approval into their adult lives and are, as a result, very needy and demanding.
I definitely agree there is a link between secure attachment during infancy and social well-being during adulthood. However, I'm unsure as to what you're suggesting causes this link (other than the attachment itself).
-- Edited by GOAT on Friday 30th of October 2009 01:28:08 PM
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