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  • Psychology
  • Cross-cultural psychology
  • Clinical psychology

Background:

  • Attachment is a cross-cultural psychological parameter influenced by early experiences.
  • Cultural background can alter attachment quality and influence the manifestation of adult depression symptoms.
  • Attachment styles demonstrate stability but are subject to cultural influences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate inter- and intracultural differences in attachment qualities among Turkish and Austrian populations.
  • To examine the moderating role of culture on the relationship between depressive disorders and attachment abilities.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study involving 297 participants: Turks in homeland, Turkish migrants in Austria, and Austrians.
  • Utilized the self-assessment questionnaire Relationship Styles Questionnaire (RSQ).
  • Included healthy control groups (153) and patient groups with depressive episodes (144) receiving treatment.

Main Results:

  • Significant intercultural differences in attachment abilities were observed.
  • Healthy controls across all groups displayed more secure attachment than patients.
  • Austrian controls showed the most secure attachment; Austrian patients exhibited the highest insecurity, followed by Turkish migrants. Healthy and depressive Turks showed no significant differences.

Conclusions:

  • Culture significantly influences depressive disorders and attachment dimensions.
  • Attachment insecurity is more prevalent in depressed individuals across cultures.
  • Cultural context plays a crucial role in understanding the interplay between attachment and depression.