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September 23, 2025Open Access

The Relational Consequences of Childhood Trauma: Attachment Patterns in Adults’ Life

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JCJangjeet ChahalTSTanvi ShahHomi Bhabha National Institute

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Implication

Study shows links between adverse childhood experiences and insecure attachment styles in adults, suggesting intervention needs.

Key Points

  • High scores on adverse childhood experiences correlate significantly with insecure attachment styles.
  • Participants with multiple adverse experiences face challenges in intimacy and trust, impacting relationships.
  • Lower adverse experiences correlate with secure attachment patterns and healthier emotional regulation.
  • The findings underline the importance of addressing attachment issues in therapy for individuals with childhood trauma.

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Chahal et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d475a031b076d99fa6dc9ahttps://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-7261046/v1
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