Disorganized attachment orientation is a reliable predictor of social and emotional maladjustment from childhood into adulthood.

Research has shown that individuals with disorganized attachment orientations have higher rates of social and emotional problems, including anxiety, depression, and difficulties with self-regulation, throughout the lifespan. This orientation is often linked to early childhood experiences of trauma or abuse, which can have lasting effects on a person's ability to form healthy relationships and cope with stress.