Attachment Style Test in Relationships (ECR-R) with Chart
The ECR-R Attachment Style Test with chart: a scientifically validated instrument developed by Fraley, Waller, and Brennan. 36 questions measure two core dimensions: anxiety (fear of rejection) and avoidance (discomfort with closeness).
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What you'll learn
Your level of attachment anxiety in romantic relationships
Your tendency toward emotional closeness avoidance
Your attachment type: secure, anxious, avoidant, or disorganized
How your attachment style affects your relationships
Evidence-based recommendations for improving relationship quality
Key facts
History & development
John Bowlby publishes attachment theory
Mary Ainsworth creates child attachment classification
Hazan and Shaver adapt attachment theory for adult relationships
Brennan, Clark, and Shaver create the original 36-item ECR
Fraley, Waller, and Brennan publish the revised ECR-R using IRT
ECR-R normative data obtained from over 17,000 participants
About the methodology
The ECR-R measures two fundamental dimensions of adult attachment: attachment anxiety (fear of being rejected or abandoned by a partner) and attachment avoidance (discomfort with emotional closeness and dependence on a partner).
The method uses Item Response Theory (IRT) to select the most informative items from the original pool by Brennan, Clark, and Shaver (1998).
Over 1,000 studies confirm the reliability (alpha > 0.90) and validity of the questionnaire. Normative data were obtained from a sample of more than 17,000 individuals.
Learn more about attachment styles in relationships
All 4 attachment styles
Detailed descriptions, signs, relationships and compatibility for each style
Each style is a unique pattern in relationships. Find out which one is closer to you.
Secure
Secure attachment is the gold standard of close relationships. People with this style trust partners easily, do not fear rejection, and…
Anxious
Anxious attachment is the state where closeness feels as essential as oxygen, yet every day brings the sense that it could be taken away.…
Avoidant
Avoidant attachment often looks like strength: independence, a cool head, the ability not to depend on people, and quick self-control.…
Fearful-Avoidant
Fearful-avoidant attachment lives inside a contradiction: closeness is deeply desired, but when it appears, the body can read it as danger.…
Scientific references
Frequently asked questions
What is the ECR-R attachment style test?
ECR-R (Experiences in Close Relationships-Revised) is a 36-item scientific questionnaire developed by R. Chris Fraley and colleagues in 2000. It measures two primary dimensions of adult attachment: attachment anxiety and attachment avoidance. The results help determine your attachment style in romantic relationships.
How accurate is the ECR-R test?
The ECR-R has high reliability (Cronbach's alpha > 0.90 for both scales) and confirmed validity based on over 1,000 scientific studies. It is one of the most widely used attachment measurement instruments in global psychology.
How long does the test take?
The test consists of 36 questions and usually takes 8-12 minutes. Each question is rated on a 7-point scale from 'Strongly disagree' to 'Strongly agree'.
What attachment types does the test identify?
Based on two scales (anxiety and avoidance), four attachment types are identified: secure (low anxiety, low avoidance), anxious-preoccupied (high anxiety, low avoidance), dismissive-avoidant (low anxiety, high avoidance), and fearful-avoidant/disorganized (high anxiety, high avoidance).
Can you change your attachment style?
Yes, research shows that attachment style can change over time. Psychotherapy, conscious relationship work, and experience of secure relationships contribute to transitioning toward a more secure attachment style.
How does the ECR-R differ from the original ECR?
The ECR-R is an improved version of the original ECR. R. Chris Fraley used Item Response Theory (IRT) to select the most informative items, which increased measurement accuracy while maintaining the same number of questions (36).
Instructions
The statements below concern how you feel in emotionally intimate relationships. We are interested in how you generally experience relationships, not just in what is happening in a current relationship. Respond to each statement by indicating how much you agree or disagree with the statement.
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