Truth and Bias in Partner Perceptions of Attachment Orientation Over Time: The Moderating Role of Relationship Quality

Jeewon Oh, Mariah F. Purol, William J. Chopik, Fiona Ge, Sally I. Powers, Paula R. Pietromonaco, Department of Psychology, Syracuse University, Department of Psychology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Psychology Department, Union College, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, University of Massachussetts

Journal of Social and Personal Relationships

Published online on April 18, 2026

Abstract

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People’s attachment orientations change over time and are linked with their relationship experiences. However, it is unclear whetherperceptionsof a partner’s attachment orientation—which likely reflect (and affect) aspects of a relationship—track with ...