Attachment
Questionnaire

Attachment theory, first developed by psychiatrist and psychoanalyst John Bowlby, describes how early caregiving experiences shape enduring patterns of relating to others. These patterns—formed through repeated interactions with primary caregivers—create internal working models that influence expectations of trust, safety, emotional availability, and closeness throughout the lifespan.

Bowlby proposed that the attachment behavioural system evolved to maintain proximity to protective figures during times of need. When caregiving is consistent and responsive, individuals tend to develop a secure base from which to explore the world and form healthy relationships. When caregiving is inconsistent, unavailable, or disorganizing, individuals may develop alternative strategies for managing attachment needs—strategies that can persist into adult relationships.

This questionnaire assesses two main dimensions of adult attachment: Avoidant Attachment (the tendency to avoid intimacy and distrust others) and Anxious Attachment (excessive need for reassurance and fear of rejection). Your responses across 29 items will generate a profile reflecting your primary attachment pattern — Secure, Dismissive-Avoidant, Fearful-Avoidant, or Anxious-Preoccupied.

This assessment is intended for educational and self-reflection purposes. It is not a diagnostic instrument and should not be used as a substitute for professional psychological evaluation.