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Study Links Insecure Attachment to Conflict in Relationships

8/27/2025

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A study in *Sexual and Relationship Therapy* analyzed conflict management in romantic relationships among 365 college students.
Individuals with insecure attachment styles were less likely to seek compromise and more prone to aggression or submissiveness.
85% of participants reported experiencing interpersonal trauma, affecting their conflict strategies.
The study notes potential biases from reliance on self-reported data.

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Story summary

A study in *Sexual and Relationship Therapy* analyzed conflict management in romantic relationships among 365 college students.
Individuals with insecure attachment styles were less likely to seek compromise and more prone to aggression or submissiveness.
85% of participants reported experiencing interpersonal trauma, affecting their conflict strategies.
The study notes potential biases from reliance on self-reported data.