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Attachment and interpersonal characteristics were compared among 178 colleg
e students grouped on the basis of disability status (early onset, late ons
et, no disability), gender, visible disability, physical assistance, and ut
ilization of mental health services. The Fundamental Interpersonal Orientat
ion Scale-Behavior, Interpersonal Schema Questionnaire, Battery of Interper
sonal Capabilities, and Description of Early Memories yielded 17 variables.
No main effects of disability status, gender, or visible disability were f
ound. A lower desire for and expression of inclusion and affectionate behav
ior were found for men who received and women who did not receive physical
assistance. More memories with an insecure theme and higher expectations fo
r hostility in relationships were reported by those (five times the number
of students with disabilities) using mental health services. Findings highl
ight the resilience of these groups and the need to consider attachment in
educational or rehabilitation programs.Attachment and interpersonal charact
eristics were compared among 178 college students grouped on the basis of d
isability status (early onset, late onset, no disability), gender, visible
disability, physical assistance, and utilization of mental health services.
The Fundamental Interpersonal Orientation Scale-Behavior, Interpersonal Sc
hema Questionnaire, Battery of Interpersonal Capabilities, and Description
of Early Memories yielded 17 variables. No main effects of disability statu
s, gender, or visible disability were found. A lower desire for and express
ion of inclusion and affectionate behavior were found for men who received
and women who did not receive physical assistance. More memories with an in
secure theme and higher expectations for hostility in relationships were re
ported by those (five times the number of students with disabilities) using
mental health services. Findings highlight the resilience of these groups
and the need to consider attachment in educational or rehabilitation progra
ms.