employee from 01.01.1998 to 01.01.2026
Samara, Samara, Russian Federation
employee from 01.01.2005 to 01.01.2026
Samara, Samara, Russian Federation
The purpose of the study is to identify the relationship between attachment styles and personality traits and interpersonal relationships in adults. Research methods and organization. The study involved men and women aged 21-34 who were in relationships. The following research methods were used: testing, mathematical data analysis (Spearman's rank correlation coefficient). Research results and conclusions. It has been identified that both avoidant and anxious attachments are associated with characteristics of self-attitude and interpersonal dependence. Avoidant and anxious attachment are directly related to each other, as both arise in response to insecure closeness. Reduced self-attitude indicators (self-esteem, self-sympathy, expected regard from others, self-confidence, self-acceptance, self-guidance, self-understanding) and an increased level of self-blame are characteristic of individuals with both avoidant and anxious attachment. Interpersonal dependence, the need for emotional support from others, and self-doubt are inherent to individuals with avoidant and anxious attachment. The obtained results can be used in psychological counseling as markers of codependent relationships and targets for intervention with the aim of harmonizing interpersonal relationships in couples and preventing the negative consequences of anxious-avoidant attachment on both the life of an individual and the family, including children.
personality psychology, interpersonal relationships, anxious attachment, avoidant attachment, self-attitude, interpersonal dependence
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