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- Title
A Dyadic Analysis of Attachment Insecurities and Romantic Disengagement among Couples Seeking Relationship Therapy.
- Authors
Callaci, Melissa; Péloquin, Katherine; Barry, Robin A.; Tremblay, Nadine
- Abstract
This study sought to assess the role of attachment insecurities on romantic disengagement among couples seeking relationship therapy. Dyadic associations were examined between attachment insecurities and romantic disengagement, accounting for depression, relationship satisfaction, and commitment, using a sample of 171 couples. Partners completed the Experiences in Close Relationships Scale and the Romantic Disengagement Scale. Path analysis revealed that attachment-related avoidance, but not anxiety, was associated with romantic disengagement. Men's attachment-related anxiety was related to greater disengagement in their partner. The combination of men's attachment-related avoidance and women's attachment-related anxiety was also significantly associated with women's romantic disengagement. Although attachment insecurities were associated with romantic disengagement, contextual and intrapersonal factors also contributed to our understanding of disengagement. Findings are discussed in light of clinical interventions for couple therapy.
- Subjects
COUPLES therapy; PATH analysis (Statistics); COUPLES; ANXIETY; SATISFACTION
- Publication
Journal of Marital & Family Therapy, 2020, Vol 46, Issue 3, p399
- ISSN
0194-472X
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1111/jmft.12422