Attachment security and factors of authenticity
Graduation Date
2015
Document Type
Thesis
Program
Other
Program
Thesis (M.A.)--Humboldt State University, Psychology: Counseling, 2015
Committee Chair Name
Emily Sommerman
Committee Chair Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Keywords
Secure attachment, Authenticity factors, Humboldt State University -- Theses -- Psychology, Attachment anxiety, Attachment avoidance, Accepting external influence, Self-alienation, Attachment insecurity, Insecure attachment, Attachment security, Authenticity, Attachment, Authentic living
Abstract
Attachment theory concerns the influence of early childhood experience with caregivers on long-lasting patterns with regard to close relationships. The study of authenticity concerns the level of awareness and expression of one's true self. Though previous research suggests a relationship between attachment and authenticity, such research is scant and historically has been limited by lack of clear definitions and/or available measures. The present study examines the relationship between two dimensions of attachment-related insecurity (anxiety and avoidance) and three factors of authenticity (self-alienation, authentic living, accepting external influence) using established measures with strong psychometric properties. Attachment-related insecurity was measured using the Experiences in Close Relationships - Revised questionnaire. Authenticity factors were measured using the Authenticity Scale. Participants completed both measures via an online survey. Results were analyzed using bivariate correlations. Attachment-related anxiety was found to be positively associated with self-alienation and accepting external influence. Attachment-related avoidance was found to be positively associated with self-alienation and accepting external influence, and negatively associated with authentic living. Results are discussed along with implications for future research.
Recommended Citation
Tiana, Ahimsa, "Attachment security and factors of authenticity" (2015). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 1999.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/1999
https://scholarworks.calstate.edu/concern/theses/df65v983j