The Relationship between Adult Attachment Style, Communication Patterns and Marital Intimacy
Abstract
marital relations. Hazen and Shower stated that the initial relationship experiences are
generalized to adult relationships especially romantic ones with spouse.   This study aimed to
investigate the relationship between attachment styles, communication patterns, and marital
intimacy in Yazd married people. The research design was a descriptive correlation. A sample of
120 couples from Yazd 20-50 year old couples (with at least 6 months from the time they were
living together) were selected via convenience sampling. Data collection tools included the adult
Attachment Scale (AAS), Communication Pattern Questionnaire (CPQ), and the Marital Intimacy
Questionnaire. The findings showed that mutual constructive and mutual avoidance
communication pattern can predict marital intimacy. Also predicting marital intimacy on the
basis of attachment styles is significant. The result of this research can help us to know the
reasons and factors effective on spouses` intimacy to render the suitable strategies.
Keywords: Attachment Style, Communication Patterns, marital intimacy
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