Attachment and interpersonal characteristics of college students with and without disabilities

Citation
Ra. Huebner et al., Attachment and interpersonal characteristics of college students with and without disabilities, REHAB PSYCH, 44(1), 1999, pp. 85-103
Citations number
76
Categorie Soggetti
Rehabilitation
Journal title
REHABILITATION PSYCHOLOGY
ISSN journal
00905550 → ACNP
Volume
44
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Pages
85 - 103
Database
ISI
SICI code
0090-5550(199902)44:1<85:AAICOC>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
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.