Individual differences in attachment are associated with usage and perceived intimacy of different communication media

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Highlights:

• Attachment orientation might influence types of communication between partners.

• Avoidant people were less likely to prefer methods perceived as more immediate.

• Avoidant people see face-to-face as less close and less likely to resolve conflict.

• Certain communication may be better for avoidant people and their relationships.

摘要

•Attachment orientation might influence types of communication between partners.•Avoidant people were less likely to prefer methods perceived as more immediate.•Avoidant people see face-to-face as less close and less likely to resolve conflict.•Certain communication may be better for avoidant people and their relationships.

论文关键词:Attachment,Avoidance,Anxiety,Relationships,Communication,Technology

论文评审过程:Received 26 August 2015, Revised 22 January 2016, Accepted 23 January 2016, Available online 2 February 2016, Version of Record 2 February 2016.

论文官网地址:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2016.01.029