Attachment, Dyadic Adjustment, and Social Interest: An Indirect Effects Model

Abstract

This study examined the contribution of social interest to the established link between adult attachment and well-being in romantic relationships (dyadic adjustment). Results from a sample of 246 university faculty, staff, and students indicated that both attachment avoidance ( r = −.496, p r = −.299, p r = .218, p B = −.242, CI95 [−.566, −.033]). These results are consistent with an ecosystemic view of relational functioning and indicate the importance of developing social interest during clinical work with couples.