Role of Attachment Styles and Emotion Regulation in Predicting Psychological Distress in Adult Chronic Patients
| Author | Fereshte Mazhariazad | en |
| Author | Elahe Erami | en |
| Author | Afsaneh Ahmadi | en |
| Orcid | Fereshte Mazhariazad [0000-0002-8319-5944] | en |
| Orcid | Elahe Erami [0000-0001-7537-3950] | en |
| Orcid | Afsaneh Ahmadi [0009-0002-8034-6572] | en |
| Issued Date | 2026-01-31 | en |
| Abstract | Background: Psychological disorders significantly impact individuals with chronic illnesses, necessitating an understanding of predictive factors such as attachment styles and emotion regulation. Objectives: This study investigates the role of attachment styles and emotion regulation in predicting psychological disorders among chronic illness patients in Bandar Abbas, Iran. Methods: A correlational design was employed, targeting chronic illness patients aged 18 – 45 years. Using non-random convenience sampling, 150 participants were selected. Data were collected via standardized questionnaires assessing attachment styles, psychological disorders, and emotion regulation. Data analysis, conducted using SPSS version 22, included the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, Pearson correlation, and regression analysis. Results: The findings revealed a significant negative correlation between secure attachment and psychological disorders (r = -0.224, t = -4.281, P < 0.05). Similarly, emotion regulation showed a significant negative correlation with psychological disorders (r = -0.226, t = -4.814, P < 0.05). Conversely, anxious attachment (r = 0.147, t = 2.857, P < 0.05) and avoidant attachment (r = 0.123, t = 2.236, P < 0.05) exhibited significant positive correlations with psychological disorders. Conclusions: The results highlight the critical role of attachment styles and emotion regulation in predicting psychological disorders among chronic illness patients. These relationships are mediated by complex biological, psychological, and social mechanisms. Understanding these dynamics can inform the development of targeted therapeutic interventions to enhance mental health outcomes in this population. Future research should explore longitudinal designs to establish causality and refine intervention strategies. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.69107/cphh-168495 | en |
| URI | https://brieflands.com/journals/cphh/articles/168495 | en |
| Keyword | Psychological Disorders | en |
| Keyword | Attachment Styles | en |
| Keyword | Chronic Illness | en |
| Keyword | Emotion Regulation | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Role of Attachment Styles and Emotion Regulation in Predicting Psychological Distress in Adult Chronic Patients | en |
| Type | Research Article | en |
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