The Effect of Parenting Style and Attachment Style on New Adult Intimacy

Abstract

Establishing intimate relationships with romantic partners is an essential part of emerging adulthood, but how good relationships are established and whether they are related to parenting styles, early attachment styles, and adult attachment styles still need to be studied. The current study will examine how parenting style relates to attachment style and what role attachment style plays in intimate relationships. This paper proposes the following hypothesis: parenting styles influence the development of attachment styles. Attachment styles in childhood form different adult attachment styles under different parenting styles, which ultimately influence new adult intimate relationships.