Взаимовръзка между стил на привързаност и типичните начини на реагиране в конфликтна ситуация
The relationship between attachment style and typical ways of responding in conflict situations

Summary/Abstract: In recent decades, the influence of individual attachment styles on the dynamics of interpersonal relationships has received increasing attention in the psychological literature. A number of researchers have suggested that attachment in adults is directly related to the behavioral patterns they use in conflict situations in close relationships. This study examines the relationship between attachment style and typical responses in a conflict situation by having respondents complete the Experiences in Close Relationships revised – ECR-R and Thomas-Killman Conflict Mode Instrument – TKI. Based on the Stewart's t-test conducted, we can assume that it is typical for securely attached individuals to respond to a conflict situation primarily by seeking compromise, cooperating, and accommodating. It also seems to be characteristic of insecure-anxious individuals to cooperate, whereas insecure-avoidant individuals tend to flee. Adaptation as a way of responding to a conflict situation is most strongly associated with the insecure-anxious attachment style. Based on the findings, possible future research work is discussed.

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