O APEGO EM ADULTOS E SUA RELAÇÃO COM A DEPRESSÃO, ANSIEDADE E ESTRESSE

Abstract

By highlighting the repercussion of primary childhood experiences on the subsequent development of individuals, the Attachment Theory constitutes an important theoretical frame when studying the onset, course and maintenance of psychiatric disorders. In this sense, the present study aimed to investigate the influence of adult attachment on depression, anxiety and stress, as well as its relationship with sociodemographic factors. 46 women and 10 men participated, between 30 and 53 years of age, who responded to the sociodemographic questionnaire, Adult Attachment Scale (EAA) and Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21). An inverse and significant correlation was observed between the Dependence dimension and depressive symptoms and stress, a positive and significant correlation between the Anxiety dimension and anxious symptoms and stress and, finally, a significant and inverse correlation between the Anxiety dimension and time of relationship. The results point to the clinical relevance of attachment and can help the development of prevention and intervention programs for the emotional states involved.