Jansson, Noora (2023) The Mediating Role of Emotion Dysregulation in the Relationship between Insecure Attachment and Dissociation. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
Introduction: Insecure attachment has been linked to dissociation in many stages of life, but the mechanisms of influence in adulthood are still unclear. The aim of this study was to examine the possible mediating role of emotion dysregulation on the relationship between insecure attachment and dissociative symptoms in a university student sample. Method: A sample of 143 first-year psychology students aged 16 and older filled out three self-report questionnaires, namely, the Dissociative Experience Scale-II, Experience in Close Relationship Scale, and Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale. Participants were recruited via the research platform SONA. Results: A mediation analysis provided support for the role of emotion regulation as a mediator (b = .88, 95% CI [-1.37, 3.13], p = .44) in the relationship between insecure attachment and dissociation. The direct effect of attachment on dissociation was not significant. Conclusion: These findings provide preliminary support for the mediating effect of emotion regulation on the relationship between attachment and dissociation. The results are in line with existing literature linking emotion regulation as a mediator between attachment and psychological symptoms. There are no previous existing findings on this specific topic. Future research should focus on determining the temporality and scope of the mediation effect.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Fereidooni, F. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 19 Jul 2023 09:04 |
| Last Modified: | 19 Jul 2023 09:04 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/2450 |
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