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Attachment patterns and family functioning transmit across three generations. Direct parent-child transmission and family dynamics, like cohesion and chaos, influence attachment development, impacting interventions.

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  • Psychology
  • Family Studies
  • Developmental Psychology

Background:

  • Attachment theory emphasizes the significance of early relationships in shaping adult functioning.
  • Intergenerational transmission of attachment patterns and family dynamics is a complex phenomenon requiring further investigation.
  • Understanding these transmissions is crucial for developing effective family and individual interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the intergenerational transmission of attachment (anxiety and avoidance) and family functioning across three generations.
  • To identify the mechanisms through which attachment and family functioning are transmitted.
  • To examine the role of family cohesion, enmeshment, and chaos in this transmission process.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 460 female emerging adults (18-26 years), their mothers, fathers, maternal grandmothers, and maternal grandfathers.
  • Self-assessment of attachment anxiety and avoidance using the Relationship Style Questionnaire.
  • Evaluation of family of origin functioning using the Family Adaptation and Cohesion Scale-IV.

Main Results:

  • Two mechanisms of trans-generational attachment transmission were identified, each with a small but significant effect.
  • Direct parent-child transmission, particularly in the mother-child dyad, was a key pathway.
  • Family functioning, specifically balanced cohesion, enmeshment, and chaos, significantly influenced attachment transmission.

Conclusions:

  • Attachment and family functioning exhibit significant intergenerational transmission.
  • Intervention programs should incorporate content addressing attachment dynamics and family systems.
  • Family cohesion and specific dysfunctional patterns (enmeshment, chaos) play critical roles in shaping attachment across generations.