Attachment Theory, Emotions and Self Appraisal

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Attachment Theory, Emotions and Self Appraisal

• Kareen Limansky and
• Dr. Angela Hicks

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College and Change

• Transition stressful
• Many Challenges
• Emotional

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Attachment

• Attachment Theory
• John Bowlby
• Secure attachment
• Insecure attachment

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Previous Research

• Attachment Styles moderate adjustment
• Secure attachment better adjustment
• Insecure attachment poor adjustment

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Affects on Appraisal

• Vulnerability
• Coping Decisions
• Support

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Present Study

• Evaluate appraisal of college transition
• Understand attachment style connection