RELATIONSHIP OF ADULT ATTACHMENT STYLES, RESILIENCE AND MARITAL SATISFACTION IN ADULTS WITH ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES

Abstract

This study explores the relationships between early life experiences, psychological resilience, and adult relationship quality, focusing on attachment styles and marital satisfaction. Data were collected from 140 married individuals aged 18 to 45 who experienced childhood adversity, using the Revised Adult Attachment Scale (RAAS), Couples Satisfaction Index (CSI), and Brief Resilience Scale (BRS). The results partially supported the hypotheses that secure attachment correlated positively with marital satisfaction, while resilience showed non-significant correlations with both attachment and satisfaction. Surprisingly, dependent attachment style was positively correlated with marital satisfaction, while anxious attachment showed a negative correlation. Resilience was found to moderate the relationship between attachment styles and marital satisfaction, emphasizing its role in buffering the negative effects of insecure attachment. No significant gender differences were observed, but educational differences influenced dependent attachment and marital satisfaction. These findings suggest that enhancing secure attachment and resilience can improve relationship outcomes, especially for individuals with adverse childhood experiences. Further research is needed to deepen our understanding of these complex dynamics. SPSS was used for data analysis.