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The association between attachment pattern and depression severity in Thai depressed patients
Chotiman Chinvararak1, Pantri Kirdchok1, Peeraphon Lueboonthavatchai2
1Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Attachment patterns significantly impact depression severity in Thai patients. Preoccupied/fearful attachment predicts moderate to severe depression, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
- Attachment Theory
Background:
- Attachment patterns are crucial in understanding mental health.
- Depression severity can be influenced by interpersonal relationship dynamics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate attachment patterns in Thai depressed patients.
- To determine the association between attachment styles and depression severity.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive study with 180 Thai depressed patients.
- Utilized the Thai Short Version of Revised Experience of Close Relationships Questionnaire and Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II).
- Statistical analyses included ANOVA, chi-square, and logistic regression.
Main Results:
- Dismissing attachment was most prevalent (36.1%).
- Preoccupied attachment correlated with the highest BDI-II scores.
- Preoccupied/fearful attachment predicted moderate to severe depression (OR = 3.68).
Conclusions:
- Anxious attachment is linked to increased depression severity.
- Preoccupied/fearful attachment is a significant predictor of moderate to severe depression in this population.
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