Abstract

Early attachment dynamics, formed through interactions with primary caregivers, lay the groundwork for individuals' relational patterns and behaviors later in life. Research in developmental psychology and attachment theory suggests that the quality of early caregiving relationships significantly shapes individuals' attachment styles, influencing their ability to trust, communicate, and form intimate connections in adulthood. Also, the parenting style employed by parent shapes children's development and their subsequent romantic relationships in adulthood. Research indicates that parenting styles authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, and neglectful have distinct effects on children's emotional well-being, social competence, and relationship patterns. Through a comprehensive analysis of relevant literature, this review elucidates how attachment dynamics and parenting styles serve as fundamental building blocks shaping individuals' relational patterns.