Discover Your Attachment Style
Take our science-backed attachment styles quiz and learn how your early experiences shape your adult relationships. 12 questions. 2 minutes. Life-changing insights.
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Take our scientifically validated quiz to understand your relationship patterns and get personalized insights.
Your Attachment Pattern
Key Characteristics
In-Depth Analysis
Core Beliefs & Behavioral Patterns
Intimate Relationships
Friendships & Family
Workplace Dynamics
Emotional Responses
Interaction Patterns
Understanding how you interact with different attachment styles:
With Secure Types
With Anxious Types
With Dismissive Types
With Fearful Types
Your Strengths
Common Misconceptions
Growth & Development Strategies
Personalized Recommendations
Focus Areas
Action Steps
Core Skills Development
Mindfulness Practice
Emotional Regulation
Communication Skills
Professional Support & Resources
Understanding Attachment Styles
Your attachment style affects how you connect with others in relationships. Our attachment style quiz helps you understand these patterns through scientifically validated questions. Learn about the four main patterns discovered by psychologists.
Secure Attachment
Comfortable with intimacy and independence. Trusts partners and communicates needs effectively.
- Healthy boundaries
- Open communication
- Comfortable with closeness
Anxious-Preoccupied
Seeks high levels of closeness and approval. Worries about partner's commitment and availability.
- Fear of abandonment
- Need for reassurance
- Emotional reactivity
Dismissive-Avoidant
Values independence. Uncomfortable with closeness and may suppress feelings to maintain distance.
- Self-reliance
- Emotional distance
- Difficulty with vulnerability
Fearful-Avoidant
Desires connection but fears getting hurt. Conflicted between wanting closeness and pushing people away.
- Push-pull dynamic
- High anxiety & avoidance
- Trust difficulties
Why Take This Attachment Style Quiz?
Our research-based attachment style quiz provides deep insights into your relationship patterns. Unlike other personality tests, this attachment style quiz is grounded in decades of psychological research.
Research-Based Results
This attachment style quiz is built on the validated ECR-S scale used by psychologists worldwide. Get scientifically accurate insights you can trust.
- Validated assessment tool
- Based on attachment theory
Quick & Completely Free
Complete the attachment styles quiz in just 2 minutes and get instant results. No hidden fees, no account needed, and no personal data collection.
- 100% free assessment
- Results in 2 minutes
Actionable Insights
Get personalized recommendations to develop more secure attachment patterns and improve your relationships with partners, friends, and family.
- Practical relationship tips
- Personalized growth path
Research-Based Methodology: The Science Behind Our Quiz
Understanding the research and principles that power our assessment
Theoretical Foundation
Our assessment is based on the groundbreaking attachment theory research by John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth. Since its development in the 1960s, this theory has become a fundamental framework for understanding relationships. Modern adult attachment theory, further developed by researchers like Kim Bartholomew, provides the solid theoretical foundation for our assessment.
Validated Assessment Scale
Our assessment is adapted from the validated ECR-S (Experiences in Close Relationships Scale-Short Form). This scale is widely used in academic research globally and demonstrates strong reliability and validity. The assessment evaluates attachment patterns along two dimensions: anxiety and avoidance.
Scientific Scoring Method
We employ a two-dimensional scoring system that analyzes responses along the axes of relationship anxiety and intimacy avoidance to accurately determine attachment styles. Our scoring algorithm is based on extensive research data to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Important Considerations
While our online assessment is based on scientific research, we want to be clear that it cannot replace professional psychological evaluation. It serves as a starting point for self-awareness, but if you need professional help, we recommend consulting with a qualified mental health professional.
Through rigorous scientific methods and continuous research improvements, we strive to provide you with an accurate and reliable attachment style assessment tool. Understanding your attachment pattern is the first step toward improving your relationships.
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Read what others have discovered about themselves through our assessment
Jessica M.
Relationship Coach
"This quiz provided deep insights into my attachment patterns. The personalized recommendations were particularly helpful in understanding how to build more secure relationships."
Robert T.
Business Professional
"The scientific approach and detailed explanations really set this quiz apart. It helped me understand patterns in both my personal and professional relationships."
Sarah K.
Therapist
"As a therapist, I appreciate the research-based approach. The quiz provides valuable insights that can serve as a starting point for deeper self-exploration."
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our attachment style quiz and attachment theory in general.
Attachment styles are patterns of how we relate to others in close relationships. They develop early in life based on our interactions with caregivers and influence our adult relationships. Understanding your attachment style can help you recognize unhealthy patterns, communicate better, and develop more secure connections with others. The four main attachment styles are secure, anxious-preoccupied, dismissive-avoidant, and fearful-avoidant.
Yes, attachment styles can definitely change over time. While they are formed early in life, they're not fixed traits. Personal growth, therapy, and healthy relationships can help people develop more secure attachment patterns. It takes self-awareness, practice, and sometimes professional support, but many people successfully shift from insecure attachment styles toward more secure ones. This quiz can help you understand your current attachment tendencies, which is the first step toward positive change.
Our quiz is based on the scientifically validated Experiences in Close Relationships Scale (ECR-S), which is widely used by researchers and psychologists. While no online assessment can replace professional evaluation, this quiz provides a good general indication of your attachment tendencies. Your attachment patterns may also vary somewhat depending on the specific relationship. For the most accurate results, answer honestly about your typical feelings and behaviors in close relationships.
It's completely normal to have elements of different attachment styles. Rather than distinct categories, attachment styles exist on a spectrum with two key dimensions: anxiety and avoidance. Your specific combination of scores on these dimensions determines your predominant attachment style. Many people have a primary style with some characteristics of others. The quiz results show your scores on both dimensions to give you a more nuanced understanding of your attachment pattern.
Developing a more secure attachment style involves several strategies: First, build self-awareness about your patterns and triggers. Practice mindfulness to manage emotional reactions. Work on clear communication and setting healthy boundaries. Seek relationships with secure individuals who can provide a corrective emotional experience. Challenge negative beliefs about yourself and others. For deeper patterns, working with a therapist trained in attachment theory can be very beneficial. Remember, change takes time and self-compassion.
Our attachment style quiz stands out because it's based on the scientifically validated ECR-S scale, offering more accurate and reliable results than typical online quizzes. We focus on providing actionable insights and personalized recommendations based on your specific attachment pattern.
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Understanding your attachment style is an ongoing journey. Take our quiz to discover your style, explore detailed insights about each pattern, and find resources to support your growth.