title: Toward a holistic-organismic conceptualization of attachment style.
abstract: A holistic-organismic approach is suggested as foundation for intensified, systematic inquiry into relationships among adult attachment styles and various dimensions of physical and mental health. Exploratory findings of differences in stamina associated with adult attachment style are noted. The extent to which attachment style-stamina associations may be related to other wellness-illness differences is considered. Illustrative components and directions in an ongoing program of research are outlined.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, San Jose State University, San Jose, California 95192-0189, USA. rpsych@sjsu.edu
authors.forename: Robert J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Pellegrini
authors.forename: Robert A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Hicks
authors.forename: Tina F
authors.initials: TF
authors.lastname: Camagna-Foley
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Donato
mesh_terms: D003210:Concept Formation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D011582:Psychological Theory; D012649:Self Concept