The Relation between Parental Bonding with Intimacy and Authentic Self In Mediated By Attachment Style
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Purpose: The aim of this study is to test, an investigation of the relations between parental bonding with intimacy and
authentic self in mediated by attachment style.
Design/Methodology/Approach: Research data have been collected from 1022 university students: 711 females and 311
males who were attended in 2013-2014 academic year at Mersin University, Education Faculty. The data related with the
predicted variables romantic intimacy and authentic self have been collected by using “Romantic Intimacy Scale” and “The
Authenticity Relationship Scale” which have been adopted by researcher; whereas data of predictor variables have been
collected by “Parental Bonding Instrument” and “Experiences in Close Relationships Inventory”. SPSS 20.0 and AMOS 22.0
software has been used for statistical analyses of research data. In pursuant to aim of the study, path analysis was used to
determine variables that effect romantic intimacy and authentic self. Signifiance level vas .05 for all analyses.
Findings: In this study, first of all a model which relation to effects of styles of humor on attachment styles was
suggested, after that, the most suitable model was favored among alternative models. According to the results
of analyses, while mother bonding has been presented as a predictor. In line with the findings obtained within
the scope of the research, suggestions were made to the employees and researchers in the field of application.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Attachment, Anxious Attachment, Avoidant attachment, Romantic Intimacy, Authentic Self
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