Degree Name

MA (Master of Arts)

Program

Psychology

Date of Award

12-2008

Committee Chair or Co-Chairs

Peggy J. Cantrell

Committee Members

Jon B. Ellis, Christopher S. Dula

Abstract

Of all relational bonds, perhaps the strongest and most complex is the one between parent and child. The dynamics of this relationship potentially hold the key to understanding the future psychological adjustment of the child. The current study was conducted to assess the relationship between perceived parental attachment and coping styles. Undergraduate psychology students (n=300) were administered a survey to examine perceived parental attachment, coping style, and gender. In conflict with previous studies, results indicated that neither respondents' gender nor level of perceived parental attachment was significantly related to participants' reported coping style. Increased knowledge and understanding of parental attachment is critical to understanding the development of psychological well-being.

Document Type

Thesis - unrestricted

Copyright

Copyright by the authors.

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