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Although numerous studies have examined the relationship between attachment styles and well-being in older adults, the primary aim of this meta-analysis was to clarify the distinct associations of secure and insecure attachment with both well-being and ill-being in this population.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Research Design and Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Following the guidelines of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses statement, a three-level meta-analytic model was applied to quantitatively synthesize relevant findings and conduct moderator analyses. 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