Research foundation
This mini quiz is grounded in peer-reviewed research:
- Bartholomew, K., & Horowitz, L. M. (1991), attachment styles four-category model (dismissive-avoidant construct), DOI 10.1037/0022-3514.61.2.226 DOI
- Mikulincer, M., & Shaver, P. R. (2003), 'The attachment behavioral system in adulthood: Activation, psychodynamics, and interpersonal processes' — foundational source on deactivating strategies, book chapter, no DOI
- Information, Communication & Society (2025/2026), 'Are anxiously attached dating app users less successful and feeling worse after use? The moderating role of perceived anonymity affordance', DOI 10.1080/1369118X.2025.2539294 — dating apps reward inconsistent/slow-responding behavior DOI
This quiz is for educational purposes only and is not a clinical assessment. For support, consult a licensed mental health professional.