This study investigated the self-in-relation model of development for men and women. Retrospective and current maternal and paternal attachment scores were assessed for 52 college men and 197 women. Analysis indicated that differential parental attachment occurs as a function of gender. The observed pattern of differences supports the self-in-relation model as applied to women.
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