TY - JOUR
T1 - Attachment within life history theory
T2 - an evolutionary perspective on individual differences in attachment
AU - Szepsenwol, Ohad
AU - Simpson, Jeffry A.
PY - 2019/2
Y1 - 2019/2
N2 - In this article, we discuss theory and research on how individual differences in adult attachment mediate the adaptive calibration of reproductive strategies, cognitive schemas, and emotional expression and regulation. We first present an integration of attachment theory and life history theory. Then, we discuss how early harsh and/or unpredictable environments may promote insecure attachment by hampering parents’ ability to provide sensitive and reliable care to their children. Finally, we discuss how, in the context of harsh and/or unpredictable environments, different types of insecure attachment (i.e. anxiety and avoidance) may promote evolutionary adaptive reproductive strategies, cognitive schemas, and emotional expression and regulation profiles.
AB - In this article, we discuss theory and research on how individual differences in adult attachment mediate the adaptive calibration of reproductive strategies, cognitive schemas, and emotional expression and regulation. We first present an integration of attachment theory and life history theory. Then, we discuss how early harsh and/or unpredictable environments may promote insecure attachment by hampering parents’ ability to provide sensitive and reliable care to their children. Finally, we discuss how, in the context of harsh and/or unpredictable environments, different types of insecure attachment (i.e. anxiety and avoidance) may promote evolutionary adaptive reproductive strategies, cognitive schemas, and emotional expression and regulation profiles.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.copsyc.2018.03.005
DO - 10.1016/j.copsyc.2018.03.005
M3 - Review article
C2 - 29587169
AN - SCOPUS:85044452407
SN - 2352-250X
VL - 25
SP - 65
EP - 70
JO - Current Opinion in Psychology
JF - Current Opinion in Psychology
ER -