Adult Attachment Styles and Life Satisfaction in Individuals with Physical Disabilities |
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| Authors: | Karen Hwang Mark V. Johnston Jeffrey K. Smith |
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| Affiliation: | (1) Department of Outcomes Research, Kessler Foundation Research Center, 1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052, USA;(2) Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, NJ, USA;(3) Occupational Therapy and Health Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, USA;(4) Faculty of Education, University of Otago, New Zealand, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand |
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| Abstract: | Examined the impact of adult attachment style on overall psychosocial adjustment among people with physical disabilities. 100 individuals with chronic, non-progressive physical disabilities living in the community. Adult attachment style, self-esteem, social integration and life satisfaction. Participants with physical disabilities did not differ from the general population in terms of secure versus insecure attachment styles represented. Secure attachment style predicted higher selfesteem. Both attachment security and physical independence were independently related to life satisfaction. This study highlights the importance of examining interpersonal relationships in life satisfaction in people with physical disabilities |
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