Insecure Attachment

Definition

A type of emotional bond where children do not trust their caregivers consistently and may show various degrees of resistance or avoidance towards them.

Related terms

Avoidant Attachment Style: An attachment style characterized by difficulty trusting and relying on others, leading to avoidance of close relationships.

Ambivalent Attachment Style: An attachment style characterized by intense emotional dependence on others coupled with fear of abandonment and rejection.

Disorganized Attachment Style: An attachment style characterized by confusion about whether to approach or avoid the caregiver due to inconsistent responses.