Attachment bonds are a defining feature of mammals. A conceptual framework on human
attachments is presented, integrating insights from animal research with neuroimaging�…

The present article presents a review of identity status-based theory and research with
adolescents and emerging adults, with some coverage of related approaches such as�…

This comprehensive handbook provides a landmark review and synthesis of the current
state of knowledge about attachment and loss in children and adults. Broad in scope, the�…

Sexual orientation typically describes people's sexual attractions or desires based on their
sex relative to that of a target. Despite its utility, it has been critiqued in part because it fails to�…

ABSTRACT The Triangular Theory of Love (measured with Sternberg's Triangular Love
Scale–STLS) is a prominent theoretical concept in empirical research on love. To expand�…

Introduction Core psychopathy is characterized by grandiosity, callousness,
manipulativeness, and lack of remorse, empathy, and guilt. It is often comorbid with conduct�…

In the past two to three decades health behavior scientists have increasingly emphasized
affect-related concepts (including, but not limited to emotion) in their attempts to understand�…

Romantic love is a phenomenon of immense interest to the general public as well as to
scholars in several disciplines. It is known to be present in almost all human societies and�…

We review scientific research and legal authorities to argue that the immutability of sexual
orientation should no longer be invoked as a foundation for the rights of individuals with�…

The onset of adolescence is a time of profound changes in motivation, cognition, behavior,
and social relationships. Existing neurodevelopmental models have integrated our current�…