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Exploring the cognitive‐emotional pathways between adult attachment and ego‐resiliency

Caldwell, Jon G., Shaver, Phillip R.·2012·Individual Differences Research

Abstract

Adult attachment-related anxiety and avoidance are associated with maladaptive social functioning. We investigated the cognitive-emotional patterns associated with these adult attachment dimensions and their relations to a flexible and resilient approach to life. A sample of adults (N = 388) completed questionnaires regarding adult attachment, emotional expression and regulation, and ego-resiliency. Structural equation modeling showed that attachment anxiety, together with rumination, contributed to elevated negative affect, decreased mood repair, and in turn, lower ego-resiliency. In contrast, attachment-related avoidance, together with emotional suppression, was associated with diminished clarity and repair of moods, which together predicted lower ego-resiliency. Total indirect effects were significant in each model, but specific mediating pathways involving rumination and suppression were significant for women, but not for men. These results reaffirm that attachment insecurities are associated with suboptimal socioemotional functioning, but suggest distinct pathways depending on the form of insecurity and its related emotional dynamics.

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Authors
Caldwell, J. G., & Shaver, P. R.
Affiliations
University of California, Davis (US)
Venue
Individual Differences Research
Publisher
IDRP Ltd Co
Published
2012
Volume
10
Issue
3
ISSN
  • 1541-745X (ISSN-L)
  • 2169-3951
OpenAlex
W2182447634
Cited by
80
References
40
Citations by year
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FWCI
5.26
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Individual Differences Research (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Resilience and Mental Health
Keywords
adult attachment, attachment anxiety, attachment avoidance, ego-resilience, rumination, emotional suppression, emotion regulation, mood repair, negative affect, gender differences, social-emotional functioning

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