Date of Award
Spring 6-14-2024
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Ralph Erber, PhD
Second Advisor
Verena Graupmann, PhD
Abstract
This study explores the relationship between attachment security, coping strategies, and resilience among university students, focusing on the mediating role of problem-focused coping. We hypothesized that higher attachment security would be associated with greater resilience, that problem-focused coping would positively predict resilience, and that problem-focused coping would mediate the relationship between attachment security and resilience. A sample of 177 students completed measures of attachment security, coping strategies, and resilience. Mediation analysis revealed that higher attachment security significantly predicted resilience and problem-focused coping, while problem-focused coping also significantly predicted resilience. The indirect effect of attachment security on resilience through problem-focused coping was significant, indicating partial mediation. Interestingly, emotion-focused and avoidant coping also significantly predicted resilience, suggesting a complex interplay of coping strategies. These findings highlight the roles of different coping mechanisms in the context of attachment and resilience.
Recommended Citation
Soans, Michelle, "Attachment and Resilience: The Mediating Effect of Coping" (2024). College of Science and Health Theses and Dissertations. 527.
https://via.library.depaul.edu/csh_etd/527
SLP Collection
no