Is Attachment Genetic Or Environmental? The Latest Research
Dec 12, 2024
Delve into the intriguing world of attachment styles and discover how both genetics and environment play a role in shaping our relationships. A fascinating study on older adult twins reveals a heritable aspect to attachment. Yet, there's hope! Despite these genetic influences, individuals can cultivate more secure attachments through self-awareness and intentional work. It's a game changer for understanding how we connect with others.
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Attachment Heritability
Attachment styles are partly heritable (36%) and partly influenced by non-shared environmental factors (64%).
Avoidant attachment is more heritable than anxious attachment, which is more environmentally influenced.
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Multiple Attachment Styles
Individuals don't have just one attachment style; different relationships can activate different attachment patterns.
You might be anxious in one relationship, avoidant in another, and secure in yet another.
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Connor's Avoidant Attachment
Connor Beaton shares his personal experience with avoidant attachment.
He recognizes the genetic component from his family lineage, not just environment.
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A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom
Connor Beaton
Talking points: attachment, genetics, psychology
Attachment as a framework for working on and healing your relationships is powerful stuff. But it’s also complex. I wanted to nerd out a bit this week with all of you over this fascinating study on attachment, genetics, and environment—with a PSA at the end.
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