The anxious-ambivalent style represents a negative view of self and a positive view of others, and is generated by an inconsistent caregiver that praises the child one day and condemns the next. The anxious-avoidant style is characterized by a positive view of self and a negative view of others, and is generated by a caregiver who is critical of the child and dismissive of the child’s feelings. The disorganized style is the most insecure and is characterized by a negative view of self as well as a negative view of others, and is generated by a caregiver who is feared by the child (Blakely & Dziadosz, 2015). Those who have insecure attachment styles perceive help as risky and uncomfortable and have difficulty regulating their emotions, including fear, threat-related thoughts, and feelings of helplessness (Turunen et al.,
The anxious-ambivalent style represents a negative view of self and a positive view of others, and is generated by an inconsistent caregiver that praises the child one day and condemns the next. The anxious-avoidant style is characterized by a positive view of self and a negative view of others, and is generated by a caregiver who is critical of the child and dismissive of the child’s feelings. The disorganized style is the most insecure and is characterized by a negative view of self as well as a negative view of others, and is generated by a caregiver who is feared by the child (Blakely & Dziadosz, 2015). Those who have insecure attachment styles perceive help as risky and uncomfortable and have difficulty regulating their emotions, including fear, threat-related thoughts, and feelings of helplessness (Turunen et al.,