The Role of Secure Attachment in Predicting Spiritual Maturity of Students at a Conservative Seminary

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ID20332241
AutoresJudith K Tenelshof (Talbot School of Theology Biola University), James L Furrow (Graduate School of Psychology Fuller Theological Seminary)
Ano2000
Volume28
Fascículo2
Páginas99-108
Data de publicação2000-06-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoJournal of Psychology and Theology (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0091-6471 • E-ISSN: 2328-1162
EditoraSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/009164710002800202
OpenAlexW2790458401
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas13
Referências citadas16

Previous research on attachment relationships suggests that early parental interactions generate internalized models of self and others–-models which are carried forward in later relationships. In order to investigate the relationships between secure attachment styles and their collective influence on spiritual maturity, a survey of 216 seminary students was conducted using the Parental Bonding Instrument, Adult Attachment Scale, and the Faith Maturity Index. Secure adult attachment styles were predicted to relate positively with spiritual maturity. Findings of the study suggest that adult measures of secure attachment styles are correlated with faith maturity. Measures of parental bonding evidenced minimal associations with adult attachment styles and were weaker correlates of faith maturity. Secure adult attachment was a stronger predictor of faith maturity when compared to measures of parental bonding. Implications are offered for religious training institutions, the church, and the community

Attachment theory · Developmental psychology · Faith · Maturity (psychological) · Theology · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Family Dynamics and Relationships · Psychology · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology · Social Psychology

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