The Salience of Attachment Behaviors to Relational Health for Couples across Four Racial Groups

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ID21476098
AuthorsJonathan G Sandberg (Brigham Young University, corresponding author), Cameron W H Hee (0000-0001-5393-8498, Brigham Young University), Cameron Hee (Brigham Young University), Scott C Huff (Brigham Young University), Scott Huff (Brigham Young University)
Year2025
Volume53
Issue3
Pages283-296
Publication date2025-05-27
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueAmerican Journal of Family Therapy (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0192-6187 • E-ISSN: 1521-0383
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/01926187.2024.2443495
OpenAlexW4406589592
LanguageEN
References cited31

Drawing upon responses from individuals (n=1985) in committed romantic relationships from four distinct racial groups (Asian, Black, Latino/a, Caucasian), this study focused on the relationship between attachment behaviors and relational health. Results extend findings from previous studies with primarily Caucasian samples, confirming attachment behaviors of accessibility, responsiveness, and engagement are salient to relational satisfaction/stability for underrepresented individuals in committed romantic relationships. Interestingly, the result revealed no significant differences in mean attachment behavior scores and the relationship between attachment behaviors and relational health across four racial groups. Implications for the “universality” of attachment theory and clinical practice are discussed

Cognitive psychology · Developmental psychology · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development · Clinical Psychology · Family Dynamics and Relationships · Psychology · Social Psychology

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