Relationship of Attachment Style to Personality Factors and Family Interaction Patterns

Authors: Leveridge, Marci; Stoltenberg, Cal; Beesley, Denise

Source: Contemporary Family Therapy, Volume 27, Number 4, December 2005 , pp. 577-597(21)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

This study investigated the relationships among attachment, personality style, and family interaction patterns. The results revealed that avoidant attachment style was associated with indirect affect expression as measured by somatic complaints, social isolation, family disengagement, and family conflict avoidance. Anxious/ambivalent style was associated with more overt expression of depression and anxiety. Family factors were not significantly related to either the anxious/ambivalent or secure styles. The implications and potential therapy benefits for use of attachment theory in family therapy and directions for future research are also addressed.

Keywords: attachment; personality; family interaction; family therapy

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10591-005-8243-9

Affiliations: 1: Email: cstoltenberg@ou.edu

Publication date: 2005-12-01