Discuss the phenomenon of ‘hookups’ and their implications for the development of close attachments in romantic relationships.

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Research Essay Question :

Close attachments are considered “essential to normal cognitive, social and emotional development” (Sigelman, De George, Cunial, & Rider, 2019, p. 585). Discuss the phenomenon of ‘hookups’ (i.e., uncommitted sexual encounters) and their implications for the development of close attachments in romantic relationships