Why am I Like This? An Examination of the Impact of Early Childhood Experiences on Adult Attachment Style

Author

Amaris Clay, Missouri State UniversityFollow

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/Dissertations. 3657.
https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/theses/3657