Childhood Maltreatment and Adult Attachment: A Three-Level Meta-Analytic Review
Published online on June 28, 2026
Abstract
Trauma, Violence, & Abuse, Ahead of Print.
Childhood maltreatment is widely recognized as a significant risk factor for the development of insecure attachment. However, empirical evidence on the strength and direction of this relationship remains mixed. To address this gap, we conducted two three-...
Childhood maltreatment is widely recognized as a significant risk factor for the development of insecure attachment. However, empirical evidence on the strength and direction of this relationship remains mixed. To address this gap, we conducted two three-...