Attachment Style Assessment

Attachment Style Assessment

Welcome to Attachment Style Assessment

Instructions:

  • There is no time limit for this test. Please answer at your own pace.
  • This test consists of 36 questions in total.
  • The next question will appear automatically after you select an answer.
  • You can return to modify your answer using the "Previous" button.
  • All test results on this site are for reference only and do not constitute professional advice.

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1. Attachment Theory: From Infancy to Adult Emotional Bonds

Attachment theory, proposed by British psychiatrist John Bowlby in the 1950s, suggests that the interactions between an infant and their primary caregiver become internalised as an "internal working model", profoundly influencing how we feel and behave in close relationships during adulthood.

American psychologist Mary Ainsworth, through the Strange Situation experiment, classified infant attachment into secure, anxious‑ambivalent and avoidant styles. Contemporary adult attachment research further reveals that these patterns can be mapped along two core dimensions: intimacy avoidance and relationship anxiety.

2. Two Core Assessment Dimensions

This assessment describes your relationship style from two fundamental tendencies:

  • Intimacy Avoidance: Measures the degree to which you avoid closeness, dependence and emotional expression. High scorers tend to be self‑sufficient and uncomfortable with intimacy; low scorers are comfortable with closeness and relying on others.
  • Relationship Anxiety: Measures the degree to which you worry about being abandoned or rejected. High scorers frequently fear for the stability of the relationship; low scorers possess greater inner security.

Different combinations of these two dimensions form four typical attachment styles. We provide 36 scenarios that mirror real‑life situations. Please answer according to your immediate reaction.

3. In‑depth Analysis of the Four Attachment Styles

1. Secure (Low Avoidance + Low Anxiety)

You are comfortable with intimacy, neither overly worried about the relationship nor deliberately avoiding dependence. You trust your partner and are willing to offer and seek support when needed – a relatively healthy attachment pattern.

2. Anxious (Low Avoidance + High Anxiety)

You crave closeness but often worry that your partner does not love you enough or will leave you. You may over‑interpret your partner’s words and actions, need constant reassurance, and your emotions are easily swayed by relationship fluctuations.

3. Avoidant (High Avoidance + Low Anxiety)

You value independence and feel uncomfortable with closeness and dependence. You tend to keep an emotional distance, are reluctant to reveal your inner self, and view relying on others as a weakness.

4. Fearful‑Avoidant (High Avoidance + High Anxiety)

You are full of contradictions: you both desire intimacy and fear getting hurt. You may blow hot and cold in relationships, struggling between approaching and withdrawing, wanting to depend on others yet unable to trust them.

4. Can Attachment Styles Change?

Although early experiences profoundly influence attachment styles, attachment is not set in stone. A secure relationship, conscious self‑awareness, and professional counselling can all help us gradually move towards a secure attachment style.

5. Assessment Notes

This assessment is based on the general two‑dimensional framework in the field of adult attachment, adapted with scenarios grounded in intimate relationships within Chinese culture. It contains 36 situations; please answer according to your genuine feelings in intimate relationships (or significant interpersonal relationships). The results reflect only your current tendencies and do not constitute a psychological diagnosis. If you are experiencing persistent distress in relationships, please seek professional help.