Analysis shows attachment theory impacts cognitive simplicity and mental differentiation in team dynamics, suggesting implications for team formation.
The current study applied Bowlby's (e.g., 1973) attachment theory in order to tap into several mechanisms underlying team-related mental representation. Attachment style of 89 subjects was evaluated via a self-report questionnaire, while their team-related mental representation was assessed through a sorting task. The findings revealed that attachment anxiety was associated with relative cognitive simplicity, whereas attachment avoidance was associated with low levels of mental differentiation. Also, avoidant persons manifested more negative content and less positive and instrumental content about teams. The discussion emphasizes the connection between the internalization of attachment experiences and the construction of team-related mental representation.
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