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  • Developmental Psychology
  • Attachment Theory

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  • Previous research linked emotional intelligence (EI) and attachment security using self-report measures.
  • The relationship between ability EI and mentalization, specifically reflective functioning (RF), remains under-investigated despite theoretical links.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the associations between ability EI, attachment security, and reflective functioning (RF).
  • To address limitations of previous studies by using the Adult Attachment Interview (AAI) for attachment security and RF assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Ninety-three adults (27-55 years) from an Italian community participated.
  • Ability EI, attachment security, and RF were assessed using validated measures, including the AAI.

Main Results:

  • Significant positive correlations were observed between ability EI, attachment security, and RF.
  • Hyperactivating attachment strategies showed a negative correlation with ability EI.
  • Attachment deactivating strategies displayed varied correlations with EI, with avoidance positively correlating and derogation negatively correlating with EI.

Conclusions:

  • Findings support the conceptual link between EI, attachment security, and mentalization.
  • Attachment strategies significantly moderate the relationship between ability EI and attachment experiences.
  • Further research in developmental psychology is recommended to explore the development of ability EI in relation to attachment models.