An Examination of the Relationship between Family of Origin Rituals and Young Adult Attachment Style

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between family of origin rituals and young adults' attachment style when controlling for parents' attachment style. The sample consisted of 222 paired young adults and one parent (representing 208 families) from 36 different states. Family of origin rituals were measured using the Family Ritual Questionnaire (FRQ) and attachment was measured using the Experiences in Close Relationships Revised (ECR-R) questionnaire. Results indicated a negative relationship between family of origin ritual meaning and young adult attachment anxiety. Results also indicated that family of origin ritual meaning significantly predicted young adult anxiety after controlling for parent attachment.

Name thesis:degree_name

MS

Grantor dc:publisher

Brigham Young University - Provo

Author dc:creator

• Homer, Melissa Monell

• attachment
• rituals
• family recreation
• Recreation Business

Language dc:language

English

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/374

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholarsarchive.byu.edu:etd-1373