A study of Attachment styles Among Undergraduate Students in Punjab, India: Prevalence and Gender-Based Distribution

This study explores attachment styles such as secure, dismissive, preoccupied, and fearful among undergraduate students in Punjab, India, focusing on their prevalence and variations by gender. Conducted in a culturally rich region, the research uses survey methods to assess how early bonding influences psychological well-being in emerging adults. Using Revised Adult Attachment Styles scale by Collins (1996). Researchers aim to quantify attachment distribution in this population and identify gender disparities, addressing gaps in Indian-context studies. Findings could inform counseling programs tailored to gender differences. Attachment theory, pioneered by Bowlby and Ainsworth, links early caregiver interactions to lifelong relational patterns. In Punjab’s collectivist society, gender norms may shape these styles differently, offering insights for mental health support amid rising student stress. Depicting how attachment styles differ in close relations and among gender.