Abstract
The purpose of this study is to determine the explanatory power of the anxious and avoidant dimensions of attachment to explain the interpersonal cognitive distortions. The research was conducted on correlational pattern, one of the quantitative research models. A total of 413 volunteer undergraduates students, from Selçuk University were research samples. Interpersonal Cognitive Distortions Scale (ICDS), Experiences in Close Relationships-Revised (ECR-R) and personal information forms were used for data collection. Correlation and regression analysis were used to examine the relationships between variables. The major finding of the study was that the basic dimensions of adult attachment are the important variables in the explanation of the individuals’ interpersonal rejection, unrealistic relationships expectations and interpersonal misperception distortions. According to the research findings, while the attachment-related avoidance is the most important predictor of interpersonal rejection, the attachment-related anxiety has no significant contribution to the model (R2= 0.20). The attachment-related avoidance and attachment-related anxiety are the significant predictors of the unrealistic relationships expectations (R2= 0.18) and interpersonal misperception distortions (R2= 0.04) cognitive distortion subdimensions. Key words: Attachment-related avoidance, attachment-related anxiety, interpersonal rejection, unrealistic relationships expectations, interpersonal misperception.
Highlights
University students are young adults, one of the important tasks and in this period is the establishment close and satisfying relations
Interpersonal Cognitive Distortions Scale (ICDS), Experiences in Close Relationships-Revised (ECR-R) and personal information forms were used for data collection
It seems that revealing the link between the dimensions of adult attachment and the cognitive distortions of relationships, which are an extent of cognitive structure, will contribute to the studies focussing on both cognitive structures and adult attachment. It will provide a fresh perspective into the effect of regulation in adults. In light of this information, the purpose of the present study is to reveal the relationship between the two main dimensions of attachment – anxiety and avoidance – and the cognitive distortions of interpersonal rejection, unrealistic relationship expectations and interpersonal misperception
Summary
University students are young adults, one of the important tasks and in this period is the establishment close and satisfying relations. Young adults who cope with the crisis can establish close and satisfying relationships. If he/she can not cope with the crisis, he/she will fail to establish a close relationship and increasingly be isolated from social relationships. One of these is cognitive structures related to close relationships their. This research will focus on interpersonal cognitive distortions and adult attachment patterns
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