The Mediating Role of Marital Intimacy in the Relationship between Attachment Style and Couples' Attitude Towards Infidelity

Aim: Intimacy among couples is an important factor in sustainable marriages. If couples' intimacy fades, it will affect their tendency toward extramarital relations. Individuals' style of attachment form during childhood and exert a notable influence on the formation of their marital intimacy during adulthood. Therefore, the goal of the present research was to study the mediating role of marital intimacy in relation between attachment styles and attitude. Methods: This research is a descriptive-analytic study of correlational type. The statistical population is comprised of all married men and women of Tehran in the Iranian year of 1396. The study's sample was chosen from the population using the convenient sampling method. Data collection tools included Mark Whatley (2006) Q Attitude Toward Transnational Relationships Questionnaire, Collins & Read (1990) Attachment Style Questionnaire, and Thompson and Walker (2002) Marital Intimacy Questionnaire. The total population size of the sample was 650 couples, consisting of 357 women and 293 men. Data analysis was done using the path analysis method and the AMOS statistical software from SPSS company. Results: Analyzing the correlation coefficients and their standardized values, in addition to the related t-test values, indicated that the direct effect of the anxiety-driven attachment style on marital intimacy is meaningful (P≤0/05). Furthermore, the indirect effect of marital intimacy on tendency toward infidelity is meaningful (P≤0/05). Conclusion: Since marriage and choosing a partner is one of the most important decisions in life, considering the predicting role of unsafe attachment style and the role of marital intimacy in individuals' tendency toward infidelity, the necessity of analyzing these two variables as it applies to premarital counseling and parental training about child education and attachment styles, must be emphasized.

The role of intelligence in the relationship between attachment styles and cognitive schemas in psychotherapists

10.47040/sd0000074 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 90-101

Author(s):

Virginia Corduneanu

Keyword(s):

Attachment Style ◽

Personal Development ◽

Attachment Styles ◽

Short Form ◽

Cognitive Schemas ◽

Anxious Attachment ◽

Psychoeducational Programs ◽

The present study aims to analyze the relationships between attachment styles (avoidant and anxious) and cognitive schemas and also the role of intelligence in this relationship. The participants of the study were 62 psychologists or future psychologists aged between 23 and 51 years, M = 34.38, SD = 7.18. Of these, 12 were psychology students, 54 were autonomous psychologists, and two were experimented psychologists. Four of the participants were men, and 68 were women. As for marital status, 23 were unmarried, 19 were in a relationship, and 30 were married. The instruments used were The Attachment Style Questionnaire, ASQ (α = .94), Young Cognitive Schema Questionnaire - Short Form, YSQ-S3 (α = .98), and Analogical Transfer Test (CAS++) for the measurement of intelligence. The results showed that avoidant and anxious attachment styles are positively associated with the development of maladaptive cognitive schemas in all the five domains. Intelligence does not moderate the relationship between attachment styles and cognitive schemas. In the personal development of psychologists and psychotherapists, it is necessary to augment maladaptive cognitive schemas through specific psychoeducational programs. Further studies are needed to identify other factors that may be involved in the development of cognitive schemas.

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ATTACHMENT AND ADJUSTMENT WITH CHRONIC PAIN; WITH STUDY THE MODERATOR ROLE OF RESILIENCY

International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH ◽

10.29121/granthaalayah.v4.i8.2016.2563 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 4 (8) ◽

pp. 52-61

Author(s):

SakinehJulaieha ◽

MahnazAliakbari Dehkordi ◽

Farhad Shagaghi ◽

Afsaneh Lak ◽

Marziehkakanejadifard

Keyword(s):

Chronic Pain ◽

Attachment Style ◽

Attachment Styles ◽

Depression Anxiety Stress Scale ◽

Mediating Role ◽

Disability Questionnaire ◽

Moderator Role ◽

The Impact ◽

The present study investigated the relationship between attachment style with adjustment and resiliency in chronic pain patients and probable mediating role of resiliency between attachment and adjustment. Adult Attachment Inventory; Depression‚ Anxiety‚ Stress Scale (DASS_21) Resiliency Scale (CS_RISC) and Roland–Morris Disability Questionnaire (RDQ). Data were analyzed using parson’s correlation and regression. Results revealed that avoidant and ambivalent attachment styles negatively correlated with adjustment (positively correlated with depression, anxiety and stress) and positively with resiliency. Secure attachment wasn’t correlated with none of them. Resiliency didn’t mediate the impact of attachment style on adjustment. These findings suggest that insecure attachment style is a vulnerability factor for adjustment with chronic pain and predicts lower resiliency in these patients. Briefly present the conclusions and importance of the results. Concisely summarize the study’s implications. Please do not include any citations in the abstract.

Mediating Role of Cognitive Emotion Regulation Strategies on the Relationship Between Attachment Styles and Alexithymia

Europe’s Journal of Psychology ◽

10.5964/ejop.v10i2.671 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 352-362 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Mohammad Ali Besharat ◽

Vahideh Shahidi

Keyword(s):

Emotion Regulation ◽

Attachment Style ◽

Undergraduate Students ◽

Attachment Styles ◽

Emotion Regulation Strategies ◽

Cognitive Emotion Regulation ◽

Mediating Role ◽

Regulation Strategies ◽

The main objective of the present study was to investigate the mediating role of cognitive emotion regulation strategies on the relationship between attachment styles and alexithymia. Five hundred and thirty six undergraduate students (282 girls, 254 boys) from public universities in Tehran participated in this study. Participants were asked to complete the Adult Attachment Inventory (AAI), the Farsi version of the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (FTAS-20), and Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (CERQ). The results illustrated a significant negative correlation between secure attachment style and alexithymia. Moreover, the results revealed a significant positive correlation between avoidant and ambivalent attachment styles with alexithymia. Regression analysis showed that both adaptive and maladaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategies, have a mediating role on the relationship between attachment styles and alexithymia. Secure and insecure attachment styles predicted changes in alexithymia through adaptive and maladaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategies in opposite directions. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that the mediating role of cognitive emotion regulation strategies on the relationship between attachment styles and alexithymia is partial.

Attachment anxiety in mentoring: the role of commitment

Career Development International ◽

10.1108/cdi-12-2014-0157 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

pp. 119-132 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Laura F. Poteat ◽

Kristen M. Shockley ◽

Tammy D. Allen

Keyword(s):

Attachment Style ◽

Attachment Styles ◽

Attachment Anxiety ◽

Mentoring Relationships ◽

Anxious Attachment ◽

Content Type ◽

Mediating Role ◽

Academic Mentoring ◽

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the mediating role of commitment in the relationship between protégés’ anxious attachment styles and feedback behaviors of both mentors and protégés. Design/methodology/approach – Data were collected from 100 academic protégé-mentor dyads, and reports from both members of the mentoring relationships were used to test hypotheses. Findings – The results suggested that protégé perceptions of mentor commitment and self-reported protégé commitment mediated the relationships between protégé anxious attachment style and protégé feedback seeking and feedback acceptance. Additionally, mentor perceptions of protégé commitment played an important role, mediating the relationships between protégé anxious attachment and quality and quantity of mentor feedback. Research limitations/implications – Taken together, the results reveal the important role of perceptions of partner commitment in high-quality mentoring behaviors. Originality/value – This study was among the first to examine feedback and commitment in academic mentoring relationships, particularly taking into account commitment of each member of the dyad as well as their perceptions of the other person’s commitment.

Investigating the Relationship between Attachment Styles and Internet Addiction and Daytime Sleepiness in Students

Journal of Sleep sciences ◽

10.18502/jss.v5i2.5613 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Atefe Noorollahi ◽

Mina Pournemat ◽

Ali Minaee ◽

Amin Dehghan

Keyword(s):

Attachment Style ◽

Internet Addiction ◽

Daytime Sleepiness ◽

Attachment Styles ◽

Physical And Mental Health ◽

Statistical Population ◽

Avoidant Attachment ◽

Spss Software ◽

Background and Objective: Sleep is one of the important elements in life that is accompanied by physical and mental rehabilitation. Suitable sleep quality is necessary for health and it has a direct relationship with physical and mental health of the person. The objective of this study is to investigate the relationship between attachment styles and internet addiction and daytime sleepiness of students. Materials and Methods: The statistical population of this study included students of Islamic Azad University, Saveh Branch, Saveh, Iran, including 1200 students. Using the random sampling method and according to Morgan’s table, 291 students were selected as the study sample and the Attachment Style Questionnaire (ASQ) by Hazan and Shaver, Young’s Internet Addiction Diagnostic Questionnaire (IADQ), and Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) were distributed among them and data were analyzed by SPSS software. Results: The results showed that a significant and positive relationship exists between sleepiness and avoidant attachment style as well as internet addiction and daytime sleepiness. The results of data analysis with regression showed that attachment styles and internet addiction predict 62% of daytime sleepiness changes. Conclusion: According to the results of this study, it can be concluded that attachment styles and internet addiction are good predictors for daytime sleepiness.

The mediating role of gratitude in the relationship between attachment styles and psychological well-being

Australasian Psychiatry ◽

10.1177/1039856220930672 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 28 (4) ◽

pp. 426-430

Author(s):

Bahador Nourialeagha ◽

Bita Ajilchi ◽

Steve Kisely

Keyword(s):

Attachment Style ◽

Attachment Styles ◽

Negative Relationship ◽

Well Being ◽

Cluster Sampling ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

Mediating Role ◽

The Relationship ◽

Academic Year

Objective: To determine the mediating role of gratitude in the relationship between attachment styles and psychological well-being in students. Method: We selected 200 students using randomised cluster sampling in the academic year 2016–2017. They completed the attachment style, psychological well-being and gratitude questionnaires. Results: On path analysis, secure attachment style had a positive relationship with both gratitude and psychological well-being. Conversely, anxiety-avoidance styles had a negative relationship with both outcomes. Conclusions: Gratitude plays a mediating role attachment and psychological well-being. These results may have implications for the development of interventions to improve mental well-being with a focus on enhancing gratitude.

The role of intelligence in the relationship between attachment styles and cognitive schemas in psychotherapists

10.47040/sd/sdpsych.v10i2.96 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 90-101

Author(s):

Virginia Corduneanu

Keyword(s):

Attachment Style ◽

Personal Development ◽

Attachment Styles ◽

Short Form ◽

Cognitive Schemas ◽

Anxious Attachment ◽

Psychoeducational Programs ◽

The Relationship Between Attachment Style and Social Network Addiction with the Mediating Role of Personality Traits

international journal high risk behaviors & addiction ◽

10.5812/ijhrba.101501 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Maisam Shafiee ◽

Ahmad Ashouri ◽

Mahmood Dehghani

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Social Network ◽

Personality Traits ◽

Attachment Style ◽

Attachment Styles ◽

Structural Model ◽

Sample Population ◽

Mediating Role ◽

Background: Social network sites (SNS) addiction has recently been a major concern and a common problem worldwide that makes it essential to examine the specifications of users and identify antecedents of it. Objectives: This study aimed at examining the relationship between attachment style and social media addiction with the mediating role of personality traits. Patients and Methods: In this research, the sample population was comprised of all of the students of universities in Tehran, Iran, during the academic year of 2018 - 2019. The participants (n = 241) were selected from universities in Tehran using the conventional method. The data were collected using measure of attachment qualities (MAQ), Social Media Disorder scale (SMDS), and Cloninger’s Temperament and Character Inventory (TCI), and then the data were analyzed using the chi-square, correlation coefficient, and structural modeling tests by SPSS and LISREL software. Results: The results showed there is a significant relationship between the worry-ambivalent (r = 0.308, P < 0.05) and the disorganize-ambivalent (r = 0.322, P < 0.05) (attachment styles) and the SNS addiction. Moreover, the structural model showed that among attachment styles, the ambivalence-disorganize attachment could mediate the social network addiction based on the character dimension of self-directedness (CFI: 0.94, NFI: 0.92, RMSEA: 0.09). Conclusions: The character dimension of self-directedness can reduce the adverse effects of insecure attachment and thus reduce the risk of addiction to SNS.

The Moderating Effect of Attachment Styles on the Relationship Between Celebrity Credibility and Brand Attachment

Global Business Review ◽

10.1177/09721509211044334 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 097215092110443

Author(s):

Namrata ◽

Yadvinder Parmar

Keyword(s):

Attachment Style ◽

Attachment Styles ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Study Data ◽

Brand Attachment ◽

Celebrity Endorser ◽

Associative Network Theory ◽

The Relationship ◽

Triadic Relationship

The current study aims to address the triadic relationship among the celebrity endorser, consumer and brand. The objective of this study is to investigate the influence of moderating role of attachment style dimensions on the relationship between the celebrity endorser traits and brand attachment. This study applies associative network theory and attachment theory to build the theoretical framework of the study. Data were gathered using a sample of 484 respondents. AMOS was used to employ structural equation modelling to test the hypotheses of the study. The results of the study reveal that celebrity expertise and trustworthiness are likely to enhance consumer brand attachment, whereas celebrity attractiveness does not lead to building brand attachment. It also discloses that both the dimensions of attachment style, namely anxiety and avoidance, have a moderating impact on the relationship between celebrity endorser traits and brand attachment. This study provides multiple implications for the marketing practitioners and academicians.

Insecure attachment is associated with paranoia but not hallucinations in psychotic patients: the mediating role of negative self-esteem

Psychological Medicine ◽

10.1017/s0033291714002633 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 45 (7) ◽

pp. 1495-1507 ◽

Cited By ~ 35

Author(s):

S. Wickham ◽

K. Sitko ◽

R. P. Bentall

Keyword(s):

Attachment Style ◽

Attachment Styles ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Insecure Attachment ◽

Future Research ◽

Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders ◽

Attachment Representations ◽

Co Morbidity ◽

BackgroundA growing body of research has investigated associations between insecure attachment styles and psychosis. However, despite good theoretical and epidemiological reasons for hypothesising that insecure attachment may be specifically implicated in paranoid delusions, few studies have considered the role it plays in specific symptoms.MethodWe examined the relationship between attachment style, paranoid beliefs and hallucinatory experiences in a sample of 176 people with a diagnosis of schizophrenia spectrum disorders and 113 healthy controls. We also investigated the possible role of negative self-esteem in mediating this association.ResultsInsecure attachment predicted paranoia but not hallucinations after co-morbidity between the symptoms was controlled for. Negative self-esteem partially mediated the association between attachment anxiety and clinical paranoia, and fully mediated the relationship between attachment avoidance and clinical paranoia.ConclusionsIt may be fruitful to explore attachment representations in psychological treatments for paranoid patients. If future research confirms the importance of disrupted attachment as a risk factor for persecutory delusions, consideration might be given to how to protect vulnerable young people, for example those raised in children's homes.