Men who reported both a high level of stress and an insecure attachment style were more likely than others to use violence in their relationship. However, men who had high levels of stress but a secure attachment style were not as likely to report violence. But it is important to consider how factors such as attachment style moderate the link between stress and violence. Attachment style can help determine whether life stress will lead to violence in a relationship. McKenry said men and women with insecure attachment styles may be more likely to end up together as couples, which raises the risk of violence.
Insecurity is what they know, it is the kind of relationship they are familiar with.
However, they may unintentionally be putting themselves at risk for violence. This research was partially funded by grants from the Ohio Department of Mental Health and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center.