Priming attachment security improves attitudes towards a range of therapies
Abigail Millings1, Katherine B Carnelley2, Kate Cavanagh3
1University of Sheffield, UK.
British Journal of Psychology (London, England : 1953)
|July 10, 2018
Summary
Attachment orientation impacts views on psychological therapies. Priming attachment security can improve attitudes towards certain therapies, especially for fearful-avoidant individuals.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Attachment Theory
Background:
- Attachment orientation influences individual perceptions and behaviors.
- Understanding these influences is crucial for therapeutic engagement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the role of attachment orientation in shaping attitudes towards various psychological therapies.
- To determine if attachment security priming can enhance these attitudes.
Main Methods:
- Study 1: Correlational analysis of attachment orientation and therapy attitudes (N=339).
- Study 2: Experimental manipulation (security priming) to assess attitude changes (N=412).
Main Results:
- Attachment orientation significantly predicted attitudes and likelihood of using different therapies.
- Security priming improved attitudes towards relational therapies for fearful-avoidant individuals.
- Cognitive openness mediated the effect of security priming on therapy attitudes.
Conclusions:
- Attachment orientation is a key factor in therapy attitudes and help-seeking behavior.
- Attachment security priming shows potential for fostering more open attitudes towards specific therapies.
- Findings inform attachment theory, research, and clinical practice regarding therapy engagement.
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