Relating Socionics with Attachment Theory

Attachment Theory has great promise. The observations made from that theory are very, very consistent with findings in Socionics.

Quick background: Attachment Theory looks at a person's relationships, starting from birth and extending into adulthood. The three main types of attachments are:
1) Secure: Child is upset when mom leaves. Child is happy when mom returns. Child will not interact with strangers when mom is not there. Child will interact with strangers when mom is there.
2) Ambivalent: Child is extremely upset when mom leaves. Child is extremely indignant when mom returns, even resistant when mom initiates attention. Afraid of exploration and of strangers.
3) Avoidant: Avoids or ignores mom, even when she is there or not there.

Relation to socionics: each of these attachment patterns should probably relate to the placement of Fi in Model A.

Example: ENFp strongly corresponds to the Ambivalent attachment, while ISTp strongly corresponds to the Avoidant attachment. ENFps strongly seek other people's approval, but then become very judgmental when they initiate attachment (I also speak from experience, having had an ENFp girlfriend and friend). ISTps constantly widen psychological distance from others in order to protect themselves.

I haven't analyzed how the other types would fit into Attachment Theory, but the ENFp/ISTp relation struck me as being very stereotypical of Ambivalent/Avoidant.

Just cursory thoughts. Carry on.