The Internal Working Model is carried on throughout a person’s life and works as a cognitive framework of rational illustrations that aids in the understanding of our environment, the self, and our interaction with other people. In addition, it contains personal memories and expectations that actively guides a person’s social behavior (Bretherton, & Munholland, 1999), which are manifested through our thoughts and behaviors associated with closeness to others, when seeking support, and the ensuing sense of “safety and security” (Bowlby, 1988).
Adults are continuously influenced by their initial infant-caregiver attachment bond in forming social intimate relationships, this type of attachment is now what we formally call as the “Adult Attachment
Adults are continuously influenced by their initial infant-caregiver attachment bond in forming social intimate relationships, this type of attachment is now what we formally call as the “Adult Attachment