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Secure attachment style : 
 
A secure attachment style is a characteristic of an individual 
who is high on both, self-esteem and interpersonal trust. Person 
with this type of attachment style is found to be good at 
relationships, self-confidence, high on need for achievement and 
has less fear of failure are other characteristics of secure 
attachment style. 
Fearful- avoidant attachment style : 
 
This type of attachment style is a result of low self-esteem 
and interpersonal trust. A person with fearful-avoidant attachment 
style is poor at interpersonal relationships and also avoids close 
relationships. 
Preoccupied attachment style : 
 
A negative attitude towards oneself and a high interpersonal 
trust results in preoccupied attachment style. These types of people 
are ready to get in to interpersonal relationships but are often found 
to be pessimistic about their relationships. 
Dismissing attachment style : 
 
This type of attachment style is an outcome of high self-
esteem and low interpersonal trust. Individuals with this attachment 
style avoid genuine close relationship. They feel insecure due to 
the belief that they deserve a close relationship but are frustrated 
because of the mistrust towards others. 
The above mentioned are the four basic attachment styles 
as result of the variations in the attitude towards self and others. 
These attachment styles are assumed to be formed in infancy and 
continue in the adult life, however, certain life experiences can 
influence and change the attachment style of an individual.
It’s not only the mother who influences the child. In a given 
family the presence of others and interaction with them definitely 
have an impact on the child. Every member in the family has 
different experiences, different personality and attitude. Every 
interaction of each member of the family with the child is likely to 
have positive or negative effect. The point is that it is not only the 
immediate care taker but the interactions with the entire family can 
influence the child. 
Interaction among siblings is also a significant factor. There 
can be variety of situations like; single child, two siblings-either both 
male and female or a combination. These variations can result in 

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different experiences with people outside the home. However, it is 
observed that relationships among sibling are also dependent upon 
the interpersonal relation among parents and their marital 
satisfaction.