Family attachment and its influence on adult resilience: A cross-sectional ex post facto investigation
List of Authors
  • CA. Che Anuar , K. Khairunnisa

Keyword
  • Family Attachment, Adulthood, Resilience

Abstract
  • This study examines the relationship between early family attachment and resilience in adulthood, yielding significant theoretical implications for extending attachment theory. The regression analysis demonstrates that anxious and avoidant attachment styles are significant negative predictors of resilience, collectively accounting for 99.9% of its variability. The model exhibits excellent fit and high significance, as evidenced by the F-value. Secure attachment shows the highest positive association with resilience (B = 29.94), while avoidant (B = -5.937) and anxious (B = -23.937) attachment styles are negatively associated with resilience. The theoretical implications highlight the importance of considering attachment theory in the context of adult resilience and suggest avenues for future research to explore interventions that can mitigate the negative effects of insecure attachment styles. Therefore, this study concludes that enhancing secure attachment in early family relationships may be a key strategy in promoting resilience in adulthood, offering valuable insights for both clinical practice and educational interventions.

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