| Title: |
Differentiating the Effects of Anxious and Avoidant Attachment on Depression and Resilience Following Trauma |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Napier, Taylor R.; Howell, Kathryn H.; Schaefer, Lauren M.; Schwartz, Laura E. |
| Source: |
Journal of American College Health. 2022 70(2):625-633. |
| Availability: |
Taylor & Francis. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
9 |
| Publication Date: |
2022 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Higher Education; Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Anxiety; Depression (Psychology); Attachment Behavior; Resilience (Psychology); Trauma; College Students; Mental Health; Interpersonal Relationship; Parent Child Relationship; Peer Relationship; Symptoms (Individual Disorders); Racial Differences; Ethnicity; Age Differences; Gender Differences |
| Assessment and Survey Identifiers: |
Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale |
| DOI: |
10.1080/07448481.2020.1762605 |
| ISSN: |
0744-8481 |
| 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 (M[subscript age] = 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. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2022 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1334921 |
| Database: |
ERIC |