Date of Graduation
Summer 2021
Degree
Master of Science in Psychology
Department
Psychology
Committee Chair
Amber Abernathy
Abstract
Early childhood experiences and parental relationships have a lasting influence on future interpersonal relationships and the associated behaviors (Cortazar and Herreros 2010; Raby et al. 2015; Simons et al. 2014; Treger and Sprecher 2011). The proposed study is investigating the complex links between adverse childhood experiences, parenting style, and attachment style. The purpose of this study was to examine the lasting impact of early childhood factors and how they affect relationships in adulthood. The study intends to replicate previous research on parenting style and attachment style. The results of this study will add to the body of research centered on child and family development and attachment theory.
Keywords
adverse childhood experiences, parenting style, childhood attachment style, adult attachment style, attachment style
Subject Categories
Child Psychology | Clinical Psychology | Developmental Psychology
Copyright
© Amaris Clay
Recommended Citation
Clay, Amaris, "Why am I Like This? An Examination of the Impact of Early Childhood Experiences on Adult Attachment Style" (2021). MSU Graduate Theses. 3657.
https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/theses/3657
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