The Dual Function Model of Attachment Security Priming: Theoretical Framework and Empirical Evidence.

ABSTRACT: According to attachment theory, security providing attachment figures fulfill two main functions: (1) safe haven-providing safety and comfort and reducing stress-helping people regain a sense of security; and (2) secure base-providing resources and a base from which people can spring into action. According to the Dual Function of Security Priming Model, security priming can result in one of two outcomes paralleling these two functions. Which outcome is likely to present itself depends on the level of stress imposed by the context. Here we describe the Dual Function Model of Security Priming (DFSP) Model and provide evidence from a study examining the effects of attachment security priming on hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal activity. In the study, participants were exposed to security-relate

SUBMITTER: Ai T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7663451 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature