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Does Connectedness Matter? : An Insight into its effect on wellbeing in the context of attachment
Lisowski, M. (2025) Does Connectedness Matter? : An Insight into its effect on wellbeing in the context of attachment.
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| Abstract: | Background. Connectedness can be defined as the extent to which individuals feel in touch with themselves, others, and the world, and appears crucial for wellbeing. Aim. This study investigated whether connectedness mediates the relationship between secure parental attachment and wellbeing in emerging adults, a developmental stage marked by reorientation and redefining relationships. Method. Eighty emerging adults (18–29 years; male = 27.5%, female = 71.3%, non-binary = 1.3%) participated in a cross-sectional online study assessing secure parental attachment, connectedness, and wellbeing. A mediation analysis tested the effects of connectedness. Results. Connectedness significantly mediated the relationship between secure parental attachment and wellbeing. The Average Causal Mediation Effect showed a significant positive effect (β = .60, p = .006), confirmed by the Sobel test (z = 2.35, p = .019). Conclusion. This study offers initial insights into the role of connectedness in the context of parental attachment and wellbeing. The findings may inform therapy by highlighting ways to enhance wellbeing through connectedness, particularly for individuals with less secure attachment. Further research is needed to replicate findings and explore variable influences on the mediation effect. |
| Item Type: | Student Thesis (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 77 psychology |
| Programme: | Psychology BSc (56604) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/106697 |
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