Unhappy us, unhappy me, unhappy life: The role of self-esteem in the relation between adult attachment styles and mental health

Author(s):  
Wei-Wen Chen ◽  
Gao Xu ◽  
Ziying Wang ◽  
Miranda Chi Kuan Mak
2000 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith K. Tenelshof ◽  
James L. Furrow

Previous research on attachment relationships suggests that early parental interactions generate internalized models of self and others–-models which are carried forward in later relationships. In order to investigate the relationships between secure attachment styles and their collective influence on spiritual maturity, a survey of 216 seminary students was conducted using the Parental Bonding Instrument, Adult Attachment Scale, and the Faith Maturity Index. Secure adult attachment styles were predicted to relate positively with spiritual maturity. Findings of the study suggest that adult measures of secure attachment styles are correlated with faith maturity. Measures of parental bonding evidenced minimal associations with adult attachment styles and were weaker correlates of faith maturity. Secure adult attachment was a stronger predictor of faith maturity when compared to measures of parental bonding. Implications are offered for religious training institutions, the church, and the community.


2016 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pietro De Carli ◽  
Angela Tagini ◽  
Diego Sarracino ◽  
Alessandra Santona ◽  
Laura Parolin

1997 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wayne H. Bylsma ◽  
Catherine Cozzarelli ◽  
Nebi Sumer

2010 ◽  
Vol 144 (6) ◽  
pp. 523-534 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paola Surcinelli ◽  
Nicolino Rossi ◽  
Ornella Montebarocci ◽  
Bruno Baldaro

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