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Study Reveals Strong Link Between Attachment and Social Anxiety

8/31/2025

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Story summary

A meta-analysis in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships found a significant link between insecure attachment and social anxiety.
Approximately 80% of studies indicated a non-zero association.
The strength of the link varies by attachment type and assessment methods.
The analysis reviewed 42 studies involving over 21,000 participants, mostly in English.

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Story summary

A meta-analysis in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships found a significant link between insecure attachment and social anxiety.
Approximately 80% of studies indicated a non-zero association.
The strength of the link varies by attachment type and assessment methods.
The analysis reviewed 42 studies involving over 21,000 participants, mostly in English.