Moro, Federica (2023) Anxious and Avoidant Attachment: Differences in Emotion Regulation Dimensions. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
Introduction. This study investigated the differences in emotion regulation dimensions between individuals with anxious and avoidant attachment styles. The initial hypothesis predicted that those with avoidant attachment would lack emotional awareness and clarity, while individuals with anxious attachment would struggle with impulse control and goal-directed behavior. Method. Participants primarily consisted of 143 university students, recruited via the research platform SONA. Self-report measures were used to assess attachment styles (Experience in Close Relationship Scale), and emotion regulation (Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale). Results. Awareness resulted having a strong association only with avoidant attachment style. Clarity resulted in a strong association with avoidant attachment style, and a weak association with anxious attachment style. Impulse control resulted in a weak association with avoidant attachment style and a strong association with anxious attachment style. Goals resulted having a weak association only with anxious attachment style. Non-Acceptance resulted having strong association with both anxious and avoidant attachment style. Strategies resulted in a weak association with avoidant attachment style and a strong association with anxious attachment style. Conclusion. The study highlights significant differencial effects of attachment styles on various dimensions of emotion regulation. The findings align with previous research on attachment and emotion regulation. The study's results provide valuable insights into the nuanced dynamics of attachment styles and their relation with dimensions of emotion regulation. Further research should aim to replicate and expand upon these findings to enhance our understanding of these complex processes and to inform the development of interventions tailored to individuals with different attachment patterns. Keywords: Emotion Regulation, Avoidant Attachment Style, Anxious Attachment Style.
| 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 09:05 |
| Last Modified: | 19 Jul 2023 09:05 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/2451 |
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