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

    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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