Attachment
Free Assessment

Free Attachment
Style Test

Discover your attachment style with a science-backed assessment based on the ECR-R framework. See how you connect, communicate, and grow in relationships.

Quick Assessment
9 Questions
2–3 min · Type + overview
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Detailed Assessment
36 Questions
8–10 min · Radar chart + deep insights
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What is
attachment
style?

Your attachment style describes how you form emotional bonds and behave in close relationships. Developed in early childhood and refined through adult experiences, it shapes how you give and receive love, handle conflict, and respond to intimacy.

Research by Hazan & Shaver (1987) found that approximately 56% of adults have a Secure attachment style, 20% Anxious, 23% Avoidant, and the remaining fall into the Fearful-Avoidant category. These patterns were further validated by the ECR-R framework (Fraley, Waller & Brennan, 2000), which our test is based on.

Researchers identify four primary patterns — Secure, Anxious, Avoidant, and Fearful-Avoidant — each representing a different combination of anxiety and avoidance in relationships.

Secure
Balanced closeness & independence
Anxious
Deep need for reassurance
Avoidant
Values self-reliance
Fearful
Wants & fears connection

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an attachment style?
Attachment style is a psychological model describing how you form emotional bonds in close relationships. Originally developed by John Bowlby (1969) and expanded by Mary Ainsworth's Strange Situation experiment, it identifies patterns formed in early childhood that persist into adulthood — shaping how you give and receive love, handle conflict, and respond to intimacy.
How accurate is this attachment style test?
Our test is based on the Experiences in Close Relationships–Revised (ECR-R) framework by Fraley, Waller & Brennan (2000). The ECR-R has been cited in over 5,000 peer-reviewed studies and demonstrates strong psychometric validity (test-retest reliability r = .79). The quick version uses 9 items; the detailed 36-item version provides sub-dimension analysis across anxiety and avoidance axes.
What are the four attachment styles?
The four primary attachment styles are: Secure (~56% of adults — comfortable with closeness and independence), Anxious (~20% — fears abandonment, seeks reassurance), Avoidant (~23% — values self-reliance, distances from intimacy), and Fearful-Avoidant (a smaller subset — wants connection but also fears it). These percentages come from Hazan & Shaver's landmark 1987 study.
How long does the test take?
The Quick Assessment has 9 questions and takes about 2–3 minutes. The Detailed Assessment has 36 questions and takes about 8–10 minutes, providing a sub-dimension radar chart and deep personalized insights into your relationship patterns.
Can my attachment style change over time?
Yes. A longitudinal study by Waters, Merrick, Treboux, Crowell & Albersheim (2000) found that while attachment styles are relatively stable, approximately 30% of people experience a significant shift over time. Positive relationship experiences, therapy (especially Emotionally Focused Therapy, which shows a 70–75% recovery rate per Johnson, 1999), and self-awareness practices can help move toward a more secure attachment pattern.
Is this test free?
Yes, both the quick and detailed versions are completely free. No sign-up, no email required — just start the quiz and get your results instantly with a detailed personality breakdown.