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How strong is your
fearful-avoidant pattern?

14 statements. Rate how much each one sounds like you. Instead of forcing you into a category, this gives you a score — low, moderate, or high — so you can see the actual intensity of the pattern, not just whether it's "on" or "off."

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Based on the constructs behind the disorganized/fearful-avoidant category first described by Main & Solomon (1986) and Bartholomew & Horowitz (1991). Educational tool, not a clinical diagnosis.

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Research foundation

This test is grounded in peer-reviewed attachment theory research, adapted into original statements for this format:

  1. Bowlby, J. (1969). Attachment and Loss, Vol. 1. Basic Books.
  2. Bartholomew, K., & Horowitz, L. M. (1991). Attachment styles among young adults: A test of a four-category model. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 61(2), 226–244. DOI
  3. Mikulincer, M., & Shaver, P. R. (2007). Attachment in Adulthood: Structure, Dynamics, and Change. Guilford Press.

This test is for educational purposes only and is not a clinical assessment. For support, consult a licensed mental health professional.