The role of attachment anxiety and avoidance for reduced interpersonal problems in training group analytic therapy.

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-41
Author(s):  
Kai Leitemo ◽  
Hanne Sofie Berg Vestbø ◽  
Jan Vegard Bakali ◽  
Helene A. Nissen-Lie
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Problems ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Attachment Anxiety ◽  
Analytic Therapy

Investigating Attachment Insecurity and Somatosensory Amplification, and the Mediating Role of Interpersonal Problems

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
David Kealy ◽  
Simon M. Rice ◽  
Gabrielle B. Chartier ◽  
Daniel W. Cox
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Sample ◽  
Interpersonal Problems ◽  
Interpersonal Sensitivity ◽  
Attachment Anxiety ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Attachment Insecurity ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Somatosensory Amplification

Abstract. Background: Somatosensory amplification involves perceptual sensitivity to and cognitive-affective interpretation of bodily sensations and external stimuli, contributing to heightened experiences of somatic symptoms. However, little is known about somatosensory amplification in relation to vulnerabilities such as attachment insecurity. Aims: The present study investigated the link between attachment insecurity and somatosensory amplification, including the mediating role of dysfunctional interpersonal behaviors. Method: A sample of 245 adult community members completed the Somatosensory Amplification Scale, Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale, and abbreviated versions of the Experiences in Close Relationships scale and Inventory of Interpersonal Problems. Correlational and regression analyses were used to examine relations among study variables, including a hypothesized parallel mediation model. Results: Somatosensory amplification was significantly associated with attachment anxiety, but not attachment avoidance. Regression analyses, controlling for general anxiety symptoms and gender, found that interpersonal sensitivity (but not aggression or ambivalence) mediated the link between attachment anxiety and somatosensory amplification. Limitations: Study limitations include the use of cross-sectional data and a non-clinical sample. Conclusion: The findings indicate that somatosensory amplification may be related to individuals’ attachment anxiety, through the mediating effect of interpersonal sensitivity problems.

The Relationship Between Attachment Orientations and University Adjustment Among Freshmen: Mediating Role of Perceived Stress

2020 ◽  
pp. 152102512096201
Author(s):  
Ayşe I. Kural ◽  
Berrin Özyurt
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Attachment Security ◽  
Attachment Anxiety ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Attachment Orientations ◽  
University Adjustment ◽  
The Relationship

In the current study, we examine the novel hypothesis that perceived stress is a mechanism through which the relationship between attachment orientations and university adjustment can be explained. Present study explored both attachment orientations and perceived stress regarding adjustment; and perceived stress as mediator for the relationship between attachment orientations and adjustment among in 277 university freshmen. Attachment anxiety and avoidance positively correlated with perceived stress whereas resulted in poor university adjustment. Perceived stress partially mediated the relationship between attachment anxiety and poor university adjustment. The findings suggest that enhancing attachment security and stress management skills among insecurely attached students may lead to greater university adjustment.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Insecure Attachment to Depression: Mediating Role of Sleep and Cognitive Reappraisal

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yige Liu ◽  
Hongfan Li ◽  
Xiayue Xu ◽  
Yukun Li ◽  
Zhutao Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Emotional Disorders ◽  
Cognitive Reappraisal ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Attachment Anxiety ◽  
Insecure Attachment ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Poor Sleep Quality ◽  
Close Relationship

Previously, we have shown that neuromodulators are important factors in stress-induced emotional disorders, such as depression, for example, serotonin is the major substance for depression. Many psychological studies have proved that depression is due to insecure attachment. In addition, sleep is a major symptom of depression. Furthermore, serotonin is the substrate for both sleep and depression. To explore the role of sleep in the relationships between insecure attachment and depression, we investigated 755 college students with Close Relationship Inventory, Emotion Regulation Questionnaire, Self-rated Depression Scale, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. The results showed that (1) insecure attachment positively predicted poor sleep quality; (2) sleep quality partially affected depression, possibly due the same stress neuromodulators such as norepinephrine and cortisol; and (3) cognitive reappraisal moderated the mediating path leading from attachment anxiety to poor sleep quality. These findings highlight the moderating role of cognitive reappraisal in the effects of attachment anxiety on sleep quality and finally on depression. In conclusion, sleep quality links attachment anxiety and emotional disorders.

scholarly journals Adult attachment and relationship satisfaction: The mediating role of gratitude toward the partner

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 3875-3886 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manja Vollmann ◽  
Sem Sprang ◽  
Femke van den Brink
Keyword(s):  
Relationship Satisfaction ◽  
Couples Therapy ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
Attachment Anxiety ◽  
Attachment Avoidance ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Previous research indicated that insecure attachment, that is, higher levels of attachment avoidance and attachment anxiety, is negatively associated with relationship satisfaction. The present study investigated the mediating role of gratitude toward the partner in this association. In a cross-sectional design, 362 participants (84% female, age range 18–70 years) involved in a romantic relationship completed an online questionnaire assessing attachment avoidance and anxiety, gratitude toward the partner, and relationship satisfaction. Data were analyzed by means of regression and bootstrap analyses. The regression analysis revealed significant negative total and direct effects of both avoidance and anxiety on relationship satisfaction. The bootstrap analyses revealed a significant negative indirect effect of avoidance, but not anxiety, on relationship satisfaction via gratitude toward the partner. Specifically, higher levels of avoidant attachment were related to less gratitude toward the partner, which in turn was associated with lower relationship satisfaction. These findings suggest that it might be valuable applying gratitude interventions to clients high in attachment avoidance attending couples therapy.

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