SAAM
State Adult Attachment Measure
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Introduction
SAAM assesses current feelings of attachment along three dimensions: Security, Avoidance and Anxiety. Scores are 1–7 with midpoint 4.0.
Unlike trait measures of attachment — such as the ECR, which captures your general pattern in romantic relationships — the SAAM treats attachment as a fluctuating state: your here-and-now sense of security, avoidance, and anxiety. Research shows that momentary attachment states shift with context, mood, and recent interactions.
After you finish, compare this state-based snapshot with your stable attachment style by taking the free ECR test. Together, the two give you a fuller picture of how your attachment system operates in daily life.
Want to know your stable attachment style?
The ECR measures your general attachment pattern in romantic relationships. Take the free ECR test to discover where you fall on the secure–anxious–avoidant spectrum.
Take the ECR Attachment Style Test →References
- Gillath, O., Hart, J., Noftle, E. E., & Stockdale, G. D. (2009). Development and validation of SAAM. Journal of Research in Personality.
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