Links between parent characteristics and attachment variables for college students of parental divorce

Carranza, L.V.; Kilmann, P.R.; Vendemia, J.M.C.; Carranza, L.V; Kilmann, P.R; Vendemia, J.M.C

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Links between parent characteristics and attachment variables for college students of parental divorce

Carranza, L.V.; Kilmann, P.R.; Vendemia, J.M.C.

Adolescence 44(174): 253-271

2009

ISSN/ISBN: 0001-8449

PMID: 19764266

Document Number: 633686

This study investigated links between offsprings' attachment patterns and parent characteristics in 157 females and 62 males of parental divorce. Secure females and males reported affection, respect, and closeness toward both biological parents. Offsprings' insecure attachment pattern was associated with negative parent characteristics. Participants who perceived their same-sex parent negatively were more likely to report an insecure attachment. Our findings suggest delayed negative consequences of parental divorce for college women and men.