<p>There are three different patterns of behavior in the so called strange situation in which the caregiver leaves the infant for a while and a stranger comes in the room. These behavioral patterns are than classified in three attachment styles: secure, resistant and avoidant. </p>

<p>Is there any quantitative research that links the early attachment styles with the probability of certain personality disorders?</p>

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2019-07-30T19:55:15.880Z
Possible duplicate of [Classification of Attachment Styles](https://psychology.stackexchange.com/questions/4382/classification-of-attachment-styles)
Chris Rogers
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Also look at a book called *Disorganized Attachment* by David Shemmings and Yvonne Shemmings. I attended a talk by David Shemmings on the subject where disorganized attachment issues can lead to mental health issues later in life.
Chris Rogers
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2019-07-31T07:59:40.840Z
My question is a little bit more specific. I am looking for studies that show the correlation between specific attachment styles and specific personality disorders.
Borut Flis
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How are attachment styles linked to personality disorders
Borut Flis
# How are attachment styles linked to personality disorders

(Asked by: username_0 on 2019-07-30)

There are three different patterns of behavior in the so called strange situation in which the caregiver leaves the infant for a while and a stranger comes in the room. These behavioral patterns are than classified in three attachment styles: secure, resistant and avoidant.

Is there any quantitative research that links the early attachment styles with the probability of certain personality disorders?

**Tags:** developmental-psychology, personality-disorder, correlation, dsm

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Possible duplicate of [Classification of Attachment Styles](https://psychology.stackexchange.com/questions/4382/classification-of-attachment-styles)  
> **username_1**: Also look at a book called *Disorganized Attachment* by David Shemmings and Yvonne Shemmings. I attended a talk by David Shemmings on the subject where disorganized attachment issues can lead to mental health issues later in life.  
> **username_0**: My question is a little bit more specific. I am looking for studies that show the correlation between specific attachment styles and specific personality disorders.  

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