Relationship between attachment style and love style on married students in Azad University, Falavarjan Branch in 2012

Abstract

Introduction: Attachment is a specific pattern that is considered vital for many communities to have a healthy development. Individual attachment styles are able to affect the interpersonal relationships broadly. Many studies suggests that people regarding to attachment style, use different coping strategies. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between attachment styles and love ones among married students.

Method: This study is a cross- sectional research. The sample consisted of 100 married students studying in Islamic Azad University, Flavarjan Branch selected by randomized method. Data was collected using Adult Attachment Scale (Collins & Read, 1990) and Sternberg's Triangular Love Scale. Data was analyzed with Pearson Correlation Coefficient and Multiple Regression tests, using SPSS Software.

Results: Results showed that avoidant style was significantly and positively correlated with triangular love styles (p<.05). The anxious- ambivalent style was significantly correlated only with passion and commitment (p<.05). However secure attachment style was not related to triangular love styles (i.e. passion, intimacy and commitment) (p<.05).

Conclusion: Attachment styles are able to predict triangular love styles (i.e. passion, intimacy and commitment).

Keywords: Attachment style, love style, mental health