Attachment Style Test
Attachment Pattern Assessment
Which attachment style describes you in romantic relationships? Hazan & Shaver's (1987) classic single-item measure: read three paragraphs and pick the one that fits you best — secure, avoidant, or anxious-ambivalent.
How you connect with others
Attachment theory describes how early relationships with caregivers shape the way we relate to others throughout life. The four attachment styles — secure, anxious, avoidant, and fearful — influence how we handle intimacy, conflict, and emotional closeness.
The four styles
- Secure — comfortable with intimacy and independence
- Anxious — craves closeness, fears abandonment
- Avoidant — values independence, uncomfortable with closeness
- Fearful — wants connection but fears getting hurt
How it works
The Experiences in Close Relationships scale (ECR) measures attachment along two dimensions: anxiety (fear of abandonment) and avoidance (discomfort with closeness). Your scores on these two dimensions determine your attachment style.
About this theory
John Bowlby developed attachment theory in the 1950s–60s, and Mary Ainsworth expanded it with her "Strange Situation" research. Adult attachment was later extended to romantic relationships by Cindy Hazan and Phillip Shaver in the 1980s.
Research shows that attachment styles predict relationship quality, communication patterns, and emotional regulation. While attachment patterns are relatively stable, they can change over time with new relationships and therapeutic work.
This assessment measures attachment in romantic relationships. Read it as a way to reflect on your relationship patterns — it's not a clinical diagnosis.
Result Interpretation
After completing the 1 questions, you'll receive an immediate, detailed report with:
- Your score — calculated automatically based on your responses
- Score interpretation — what your score means in practical terms
- Dimension breakdown — separate scores for each sub-scale
- Context — how your results compare to general population norms where available
All results are displayed on screen. No account or login needed.