Maternal Depression Perceived During Adolescence and Attachment Security in Adulthood
Document Type
Oral Presentation
Campus where you would like to present
Ellensburg
Event Website
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source
Start Date
16-5-2021
End Date
22-5-2021
Keywords
Attachment security, Maternal depression, Adults
Abstract
Previous literature has found that maternal depression and adversity can decrease the likelihood of the formation of a secure attachment in infants, but few studies have examined the association between maternal depression during adolescence and how it relates to adult attachment security. The purpose of this study was to examine if the perception of maternal depression during adolescence is related to adult attachment security. The current study examined the relationships between perception of maternal depression during adolescence, adult attachment security, and secondary caregiver involvement during adolescence among adults (N = 180) by implementing quantitative survey methods. The results indicated that maternal depression perceived during adolescence was associated with adult attachment security, and that secondary caregiver involvement during adolescence was not a statistically significant moderator. Findings suggest there is a need for more research examining the relationship between maternal depression perceived during later childhood and adult attachment security. Winner, Graduate Scholar of the Year Award.
Recommended Citation
Larson, Adrienne, "Maternal Depression Perceived During Adolescence and Attachment Security in Adulthood" (2021). Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE). 23.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2021/CEPS/23
Department/Program
Family and Consumer Sciences
Additional Mentoring Department
https://cwu.studentopportunitycenter.com/maternal-depression-perceived-during-adolescence-and-attachment-security-in-adulthood/
Maternal Depression Perceived During Adolescence and Attachment Security in Adulthood
Ellensburg
Previous literature has found that maternal depression and adversity can decrease the likelihood of the formation of a secure attachment in infants, but few studies have examined the association between maternal depression during adolescence and how it relates to adult attachment security. The purpose of this study was to examine if the perception of maternal depression during adolescence is related to adult attachment security. The current study examined the relationships between perception of maternal depression during adolescence, adult attachment security, and secondary caregiver involvement during adolescence among adults (N = 180) by implementing quantitative survey methods. The results indicated that maternal depression perceived during adolescence was associated with adult attachment security, and that secondary caregiver involvement during adolescence was not a statistically significant moderator. Findings suggest there is a need for more research examining the relationship between maternal depression perceived during later childhood and adult attachment security. Winner, Graduate Scholar of the Year Award.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2021/CEPS/23
Faculty Mentor(s)
Amy Claridge