Ujęcie przywiązania w perspektywie Dynamiczno-‑Rozwojowego Modelu Przywiązania i Adaptacji (DMM)

The article presents the Dynamic-Maturational Model of Attachment and Adaptation (DMM) by Patricia Crittenden, which differs from the ABC+D model more widely known in Poland. DMM focuses on attachment strategies, understood as self-protective mechanisms in response to threats. These strategies involve a transformation of cognitive and affective information, enabling individuals to protect themselves from danger, thereby influencing their psychological development and interpersonal relationships. These transformations of information serve an adaptive function. The article outlines the main principles of the DMM model, comparing them with selected aspects of the ABC+D model. It also provides a brief overview of the classification of attachment strategies. The authors highlight an ongoing debate between the proponents of both models regarding their empirical value.