Attachment style and relationship satisfaction: test of a self-disclosure explanation From: Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science | Date: January 1, 1998| Author: Dion, Kenneth L; Dion, Karen K; Keelan, J Patrick | Copyright Canadian Psychological Association Jan 1998. Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

Abstract

A self-disclosure explanation for why those with a secure attachment style report greater relationship satisfaction than those with alternate attachment styles was explored. Participants with different attachment styles were compared in terms of the self-disclosures they directed toward their partner and a stranger, using both questionnaire and behavioural measures. Behavioural self-disclosure was assessed by having participants give extemporaneous talks on different topics, w...

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