ICPS
2019 International Convention of Psychological Science · 2019
Attachment Style and Automatic Imitation: Empirical Support for a Critical Appraisal
- Vanessa Bühler
University of Vienna - Stephanie Eder
University of Vienna - Stephanie Eder
University of Vienna - Thomas Karner
University of Vienna - Felix Kranner
University of Vienna - Stefan Steurer
University of Vienna - Boryana Todorova
University of Vienna - Elisabeth Zils
University of Vienna - Henryk Bukowski
Université catholique de Louvain (UCL)
Abstract
Automatic imitation has repeatedly been linked to attachment style. We investigate the influence of attachment styles (primary caregiver/ romantic partner) on automatic imitation. Results show no connection between attachment style and automatic imitation. We conclude that previously reported effects are more context specific than anticipated and should be viewed carefully.
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