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  • Psychology
  • Psychophysiology
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Attachment theory explains interpersonal relationship patterns.
  • Internalizing symptoms, such as anxiety and depression, are prevalent in college students.
  • Parasympathetic nervous system activity, indexed by respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA) withdrawal, plays a role in emotional regulation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between attachment avoidance and internalizing symptoms.
  • To examine the moderating role of parasympathetic nervous activity (respiratory sinus arrhythmia withdrawal) in this association.
  • To understand the psychophysiological underpinnings of internalizing problems in college students.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 109 Chinese college students (18.94 years old, 69 male) participated.
  • Participants completed self-report measures of attachment avoidance and internalizing symptoms.
  • Physiological data, specifically respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA) withdrawal, were collected.

Main Results:

  • A significant positive association was found between attachment avoidance and internalizing symptoms.
  • Respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA) withdrawal moderated the relationship between attachment avoidance and internalizing symptoms.
  • The positive association between attachment avoidance and internalizing symptoms was significant only for individuals with low RSA withdrawal.

Conclusions:

  • Psychophysiological interactions are crucial for understanding internalizing symptoms in college students.
  • Low parasympathetic nervous system activity may exacerbate the link between attachment avoidance and internalizing problems.
  • This study contributes to a complex understanding of the factors contributing to college students' mental health challenges.