The relationship between adolescent refugees’ attachment patterns and their experiences of trauma
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12759836 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Joanna E Bettmann (0000-0002-1849-2029, University of Utah, corresponding author), Debra Olson-Morrison (Park University) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue | 1-3 |
| Pages | 154-170 |
| Publication date | 2018-12-20 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1531-3204 • E-ISSN: 1531-3212 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/15313204.2018.1555499 |
| OpenAlex | W2906495636 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 54 |
Nearly half of all young refugees experience trauma-related mental health problems. However, protective factors, such as attachment style, may mitigate the impact of traumatic events. This study explores the relationship between adolescent refugees’ traumatic experiences and their Adult Attachment Inventory classifications. Attachment and trauma data were gathered from 37 refugee youths resettled in the United States. Results suggest refugees who are securely attached may have greater resilience in the face of traumatic events than refugees with insecure or disorganized attachment styles. Future research should further explore links between adolescent refugee attachment and resiliency in the face of traumatic experiences
Attachment theory · Developmental psychology · Face (sociological concept · Mental health · Political science · Psychiatry · Psychological resilience · Psychotherapist · Refugee · Sociology · Child Abuse and Trauma · Clinical Psychology · Migration, Health and Trauma · Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research · Psychology
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| Citations per year | 0.4 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2021 - 2021 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |