An attachment and behavioral systems perspective on social support

By Mario Mikulincer, Phillip R. Shaver. 2009

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Subfields: Demography, Social Psychology, Sociology and Political Science

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Perceived social support, received social support, and depression among clergy (2019, background): “For example, experimental evidence suggests perceptions of received social support are strongly related to an individual’s attachment style (Collins & Feeney, 2004; Mikulincer & Shaver, 2009).”
How Gratitude Influences Well-Being: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach (2013, background): “Social support may decrease self-defensive behavior and allow for flexibility in interpersonal conflicts, contributing to personal growth and well-being (Mikulincer and Shaver 2009).”
Positive and negative behaviours resulting from brand attachment: The moderating effects of attachment styles (2018, background): “relationships, they suggest that people are guided in their relationships by their attachment styles (e.g. Mikulincer et al., 2003; Mikulincer and Shaver, 2009).”
Relational regulation theory: a new approach to explain the link between perceived social support and mental health. (2011, background): “Recently, several authors have developed perspectives on social support that draw from attachment theory (Collins, Guichard, Ford, & Feeney, 2004; Feeney, 2004; Mikulincer & Shaver, 2009).”
Attachment theory at work: A review and directions for future research (2018, background): “More specifically, the attachment behavioral system “governs the selection, activation, and termination of behavior aimed at attaining protection and support from … others” (Mikulincer & Shaver, 2009, p. 9).”
New Look at Social Support: A Theoretical Perspective on Thriving through Relationships (2014, background): “…variables likely to influence these processes include attachment security (e.g., Collins & Feeney, 2000; Elliot & Reis, 2003; Kunce & Shaver, 1994; Mikulincer & Shaver, 2009; Simpson et al., 2007); general perceptions of available support (e.g., Lakey & Cassady, 1990; Pierce, Sarason, & Sarason,…”
The Relationship Between Childhood Physical Abuse and Adult Attachment Styles (2014, unknown): “Mikulincer and Shaver (2009) summarized research indicating that one’s attachment style affects one’s ability to seek out and use social support from others.”
A lifespan perspective on attachment and care for others: Empathy, altruism, and prosocial behavior (2016, background): “Mikulincer and Shaver (2009) randomly assigned undergraduates to a gratitude condition (“Think about the many things in life for which you might feel grateful”) Co py rig ht © 20 16 Th e G uil for d P res s or a control condition (“Think about your typical day”).”
Leadership and followership identity processes: A multilevel review ☆ (2017, background): “Attachment theory proposes that individuals generate styles or cognitive working models that represent the degree of success of attachment-seeking efforts across the life-span of close relationships (see Hazan & Shaver, 1994; Mikulincer & Shaver, 2009 for a review).”