Title

The relation between identity status and romantic attachment style in middle and late adolescence

Authors

Authors

S. L. Berman; C. F. Weems; E. T. Rodriguez;I. J. Zamora

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Abbreviated Journal Title

J. Adolesc.

Keywords

identity; attachment; SEPARATION-INDIVIDUATION; UNIVERSITY-STUDENTS; EGO; SELF; Psychology, Developmental

Abstract

This study examined the linkages between identity formation and romantic attachment in an ethnically diverse sample of high school (n = 189) and college students (n = 324). Individuals in the foreclosed identity status group had significantly lower relationship avoidance scores than the diffused identity status group, and the foreclosed group had significantly lower relationship anxiety scores than both the achieved identity and moratorium groups. Identity status and romantic attachment style were significantly related among the college sample, but not among the high school sample. Some ethnic differences in attachment style were noted. Developmental implications are discussed. (c) 2005 The Association for Professionals in Services for Adolescents. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Journal Title

Journal of Adolescence

Volume

29

Issue/Number

5

Publication Date

1-1-2006

Document Type

Article

Language

English

First Page

737

Last Page

748

WOS Identifier

WOS:000241014500005

ISSN

0140-1971

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