APS
29th APS Annual Convention · 2017
Adult Children of Divorce: The Unexpected Relationship of Parental Overprotection with Self-Esteem and Attachment Style
- Maria Guaqueta
Farmingdale State College, The State University of New York - Marla Johnston
Farmingdale State College, The State University of New York - Michaela Porubanova
Farmingdale State College, The State University of New York
Abstract
Eighty-eight undergraduates from separated/divorced families completed the Parental Bonding Instrument, the Relationship Questionnaire, and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. Results indicate paternal care/overprotection is unrelated to attachment style or self-esteem while maternal overprotection is associated with increased self-esteem. Additionally, self-esteem level is related to attachment.
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