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19165809

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
1
pubmed:dateCreated
2009-2-3
pubmed:abstractText
In accordance with attachment theory, the present study investigates whether internal working models of attachment mediated the association between childhood memories and satisfaction about life in adulthood. A convenient sample of 437 participants completed questionnaires assessing a broad range of childhood memories, working models of attachment and life satisfaction. After controlling for demographics, relational status and living condition, Baron and Kenny's mediation criteria were met for the association between memories about childhood, adult attachment and life satisfaction. That is, family warmth and harmony and parental support were associated with attachment security while parental rejection and adverse childhood events (e.g., abuse, parental psychopathology) were associated with an insecure attachment style. More securely attached individuals were in turn more satisfied about their current life than insecurely attached individuals. Sobel test confirmed these findings. These finding are in accordance with attachment theory and highlight the importance of this theory for understanding how early childhood experiences may impact adult life.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
1099-0879
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Electronic
pubmed:volume
16
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
10-21
pubmed:dateRevised
2011-5-23
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:articleTitle
Adult attachment as mediator between recollections of childhood and satisfaction with life.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Medical Psychology, Slotervaart Ziekenhuis, the Netherlands. s.c.h.hinnen@med.umcg.nl
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article