scholarly journals The Predictive Effect of Parental Adult Attachment on Parent–Adolescent Attachment: The Mediating Role of Harsh Parenting

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mengge Li ◽  
Xin Chen ◽  
Huoliang Gong ◽  
Wanghua Ji ◽  
Wei Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adult Attachment ◽  
Family Systems Theory ◽  
Maternal Anxiety ◽  
Harsh Parenting ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Adolescent Attachment ◽  
Intermediary Role ◽  
Parenting Scale ◽  
The Relationship

This study examines the relationship between parental adult attachment and parent–adolescent attachment and investigates the mediating role of harsh parenting from the perspective of family systems theory. The sample included adolescents and their parents from 1,030 families in Henan Province, China. Measures included the Experiences in Close Relationships Scale, Inventory of Parent and Peer Attachment Scale, and Harsh Parenting Scale. The results showed that paternal avoidance negatively predicts father–adolescent and mother–adolescent attachments, while maternal avoidance and maternal anxiety negatively predict father–adolescent attachment and mother–adolescent attachment, respectively. Paternal harsh parenting not only mediated the relationship between paternal adult and father–adolescent attachment but also between paternal adult and mother–adolescent attachment. However, maternal harsh parenting only plays an intermediary role between maternal adult and mother–adolescent attachment. The results of the study show that compared with the adverse effects of maternal adult attachment and maternal harsh parenting on parent–adolescent attachment, paternal avoidance and paternal harsh parenting more negatively affect parent–adolescent attachment, which is not conducive to familial harmony.

Alexithymia and Adult Attachment: Investigating the Mediating Role of Fear of Intimacy and Negative Mood Regulation Expectancies

2021 ◽  
pp. 003329412110102
Author(s):  
Dawid Konrad Scigala ◽  
Matteo Angelo Fabris ◽  
Laura Badenes-Ribera ◽  
Elzbieta Zdankiewicz-Scigala ◽  
Iwona Hintertan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adult Attachment ◽  
Negative Mood ◽  
Mood Regulation ◽  
Fear Of Intimacy ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Negative Mood Regulation Expectancies ◽  
Negative Mood Regulation ◽  
The Relationship

Literature suggests an association between alexithymia and insecure adult attachment, but the mediation factors involved in this relationship are under-investigated. The study was carried out to test the possible mediation roles of the fear of intimacy and negative mood regulation expectancies in explaining this relationship. A convenience sample of 258 Polish adults (mean age: 30; 45% male), completed self-reporting measures related to adult attachment (RAAS), alexithymia (TAS-20), fear of intimacy (FIS) and negative mood regulation expectancies (NMRE). The results showed that alexithymia directly and indirectly predicts insecure adult attachment. Alexithymia positively predicts the fear of intimacy, which, in turn, positively predicts insecure adult attachment. Finally, alexithymia negatively predicts NMRE which, in turn, predict insecure adult attachment. It emerges from our data that the fear of intimacy and NMRE may be mediating factors in the relationship between alexithymia and adult attachment. Limitations, future directions of research and guidance for intervention are discussed.

Adult Attachment Orientations and Subjective Well-Being: Emotional Intelligence and Self-Esteem as Moderators

2014 ◽  
Vol 42 (8) ◽  
pp. 1257-1265 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xu Li ◽  
Xue Zheng
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Adult Attachment ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Attachment Orientations ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
The Relationship

We examined emotional intelligence (EI) and self-esteem as mediators of the relationship between adult attachment orientations and subjective well-being (SWB). A total of 585 undergraduates from 2 Chinese universities completed measures of the 4 variables. Bootstrap mediation analysis revealed that both EI and self-esteem acted as mediators of the relationship. In addition, a serial mediating role of EI via self-esteem was found. The findings are consistent with predictions derived from attachment theory, and expand on a growing body of research findings on the association between adult attachment orientations and SWB. Implications of the findings and limitations in the study are discussed.

scholarly journals The relationship between adult attachment and coping with brain tumour: the mediating role of social support

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 729-736 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Trejnowska ◽  
Karen Goodall ◽  
Robert Rush ◽  
Marion Ellison ◽  
Chris McVittie
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Brain Tumour ◽  
Adult Attachment ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
And Coping ◽  
The Relationship

Coping Humor as a Mediator Between Emotional Intelligence and Job Satisfaction

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 155-159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peizhen Sun ◽  
Jennifer J. Chen ◽  
Hongyan Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Regulation Of Emotion ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Overall Job Satisfaction

Abstract. This study investigated the mediating role of coping humor in the relationship between emotional intelligence (EI) and job satisfaction. Participants were 398 primary school teachers in China, who completed the Wong Law Emotional Intelligence Scale, Coping Humor Scale, and Overall Job Satisfaction Scale. Results showed that coping humor was a significant mediator between EI and job satisfaction. A further examination revealed, however, that coping humor only mediated two sub-dimensions of EI (use of emotion and regulation of emotion) and job satisfaction. Implications for future research and limitations of the study are discussed.

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