Year: 2014
Type: dissertation
Abstract: For several decades, a variety of interventions have been utilized in an effort to improve the likelihood that individuals will attain a stable and satisfying marriage. Historically, these interventions have taken place when individuals are already partnered and challenging relationship dynamics are already established. More recently, however, many relationship experts have established a more proactive approach to prevent marital decline. Adults with secure attachment feel comfortable with closeness and interdependence in relationships. Similarly, they believe they are worthy of love and see others as trustworthy and dependable. In contrast, adults with insecure attachment tend to struggle more in close relationships. This study adds research to both the relationship education and attachment fields by evaluating whether or not students' attachment security is impacted by a semester long undergraduate course on intimate relationships.
Source: The Mathematics Enthusiast
Author: Meredith Hood
Institution: University of Montana
Language: English
Subfield: Social Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W862829456