Childhood Attachment and Abuse: Long-Term Effects on Adult Attachment, Depression, and Conflict Resolution.

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Title: Childhood Attachment and Abuse: Long-Term Effects on Adult Attachment, Depression, and Conflict Resolution.
Language: English
Authors: Styron, Thomas, Janoff-Bulman, Ronnie
Source: Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal. Oct 1997 21(10):1015-1023.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 9
Publication Date: 1997
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Adults, Attachment Behavior, Child Abuse, Children, College Students, Conflict Resolution, Depression (Psychology), Emotional Adjustment, Interpersonal Relationship, Parent Child Relationship, Questionnaires, Self Destructive Behavior
ISSN: 0145-2134
Abstract: Analysis of questionnaire responses by 879 college students found respondents who indicated they had been abused as children reported less secure relationships, more depression, and greater use of destructive behaviors than their nonabused counterparts. Abuse history was substantially stronger than parental attachment in predicting conflict resolution behaviors. (Author/DB)
Journal Code: CIJAPR1998
Entry Date: 1998
Accession Number: EJ553972
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Analysis of questionnaire responses by 879 college students found respondents who indicated they had been abused as children reported less secure relationships, more depression, and greater use of destructive behaviors than their nonabused counterparts. Abuse history was substantially stronger than parental attachment in predicting conflict resolution behaviors. (Author/DB)
ISSN:0145-2134