Differentiating the effects of anxious and avoidant attachment on depression and resilience following trauma.
J Am Coll Health
; 70(2): 625-633, 2022.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-32569516
ABSTRACT
Objective Few studies have explored the impact of insecure attachment on college student mental health. The present study examined how anxious and avoidant attachment to a mother, father, and best friend were related to depression and resilience in emerging adults exposed to trauma. Participants:
Participants included 372 trauma-exposed emerging adults, aged 18-24 (Mage=19.64, SD = 1.62), from a university in the Midsouth, United States.Method:
Participants completed an assessment battery of self-report measures to determine how maternal, paternal, and best friend insecure attachment each uniquely contribute to the variance in depression and resilience.Results:
Hierarchical linear regression analyses revealed that anxious and avoidant attachment to a best friend were associated with lower resilience, but only anxious attachment to a best friend was associated with more depressive symptoms.Discussion:
Findings highlight the importance of cultivating healthy relationships in a university setting to foster secure peer attachments for emerging adults exposed to adversity.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Depressão
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Apego ao Objeto
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2022
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Article