Background. Clinicians and researchers have observed that sensory processing and attachment difficulties frequently co-occur; however, little is known about which sensory processing and attachment patterns are interrelated across populations. Purpose. To review evidence of empirical relationships between sensory processing and attachment patterns across the life span. Method. Using the Arksey and O’Malley framework, four databases were searched up to June 2021 for studies that investigated relationships between sensory processing and attachment patterns. Findings. Twenty-two studies met inclusion criteria: nine considered sensory and attachment patterns in children/adolescents and thirteen in adults. In children, sensory modulation was positively associated with attachment security. In adults, more extreme patterns of sensory modulation (e.g., higher sensory sensitivity) were generally associated with attachment insecurity. Implications. Findings indicate empirical relationships between sensory processing and attachment constructs in children and adults that warrant further investigation. Occupational therapists should consider both sensory processing and attachment patterns when planning interventions.

背景。临床医生和研究人员观察到感觉处理和依恋困难经常同时发生。然而，人们对哪些感觉处理和依恋模式在人群中相互关联知之甚少。目的。回顾整个生命周期中感觉处理和依恋模式之间经验关系的证据。方法。使用 Arksey 和 O'Malley 框架，搜索了截至 2021 年 6 月的四个数据库，以研究感官处理和依恋模式之间的关系。发现。22 项研究符合纳入标准：9 项考虑儿童/青少年的感觉和依恋模式，13 项考虑成人。在儿童中，感觉调节与依恋安全呈正相关。在成年人中，更极端的感觉调节模式（例如，更高的感觉敏感度）通常与依恋不安全有关。影响。研究结果表明，儿童和成人的感觉处理和依恋结构之间的经验关系值得进一步研究。职业治疗师在计划干预时应考虑感觉处理和依恋模式。