The researchers examined the utility of the model for relevant areas in health psychology, especially in adult health issues.

Application of the theoretical framework for investigating dyadic relationship processes and health in adults

This framework illustrates how attachment styles and dyadic processes contribute to health-related processes and outcomes. This framework also includes examples of pathways through which each partner can influence the other.

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In contrast to parent-child relationships, both partners may rely on each other to fulfill attachment needs in adult relationships. Thus, attachment and caregiving processes are highly interrelated in adults. Adult attachment styles develop along two dimensions: attachment-related anxiety and attachment-related avoidance.

Attachment Styles in Adults

Pietromonaco, P. R., Uchino, B., & Dunkel Schetter, C. (2013). Close relationship processes and health: implications of attachment theory for health and disease. Health Psychology, 32(5), 499.

Close Relationship Processes and Health: Implications of Attachment Theory for Health and Disease

A Theoretical Framework for Investigating Relationships Processes and Health in Adults 

•	Secure

•	Avoidant (Insecure)

•	Fearful Avoidant/Disorganized (Insecure)

•	Anxious (Insecure)


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