Attachment in Adulthood: Structure, Dynamics, and Change Mario Mikulincer, Phillip R. Shaver In recent years, knowledge about adult attachment has grown exponentially. From Mario Mikulincer and Phillip R. Shaver, who have been at the forefront of the field since the concepts of "adult attachment" and "attachment style" were first proposed, this important book synthesizes the vast body of empirical research and organizes it around a comprehensive conceptual model. Authoritative yet accessible, this is essential reading for anyone interested in how attachment orientations affect relationships, emotions, and mental health. The volume reviews the foundations of attachment theory and traces how the study of adolescents and adults has enriched Bowlby and Ainsworth's original ideas. Measures of attachment style and related constructs (several of which are reprinted in the appendices) are described in depth, and their contributions to understanding both normative processes and individual differences are explored. The authors analyze findings from thousands of studies to show how attachment has been used to further scientific knowledge about nearly all aspects of social functioning. Revealed are compelling insights into the process underlying mental representations of self and others, personal goals and strivings, healthy and unhealthy coping strategies, couple dynamics, sexuality, caregiving, psychopathology, psychotherapy, and organizational behavior. The concluding chapter reflects on the key issues addressed, considers the deeper philosophical implications of current work in the field, and identifies pivotal directions for future investigation. […] Mario Mikulincer, PhD is Professor of Psychology at Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel .[…] Dr. Mikulincer's research interests include attachment styles in adulthood, terror management theory, personality processes in interpersonal relationships, evolutionary psychology, and trauma and posttraumatic processes. […] Phillip R. Shaver, PhD is Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Davis. […] Dr. Shaver's research focuses on emotions, close relationships, and personality development, viewed from the perspective of attachment theory. […]