@article{ref1,
title="Romantic attachment and post breakup depression symptoms and suicidal behaviour",
journal="Santé mentale au Québec",
year="2018",
author="Brassard, Audrey and St-Laurent Dubé, Marianne and Gehl, Kristin and Lecomte, Tania",
volume="43",
number="1",
pages="145-162",
abstract="OBJECTIVEs This study investigated the associations among romantic attachment insecurities (anxiety, avoidance) and depressive symptoms and suicidal behaviour (suicidal ideas, suicide attempts) following a romantic breakup. The moderating role of gender in these associations was also examined.<br><br>METHODS A sample of 50 French-Canadian adults who experienced a breakup in the last six months were recruited through publicity in the community and help centers (e.g., suicidal prevention centers, community crisis centers). A doctoral student verbally administered validated measures of romantic attachment (Lafontaine et al., 2016), depressive symptoms (Beck, Steer & Brown, 1996), and suicidal behaviours (Posner et al., 2009).<br><br>RESULTS Results from hierarchical regression analyses revealed that attachment-related anxiety - but not avoidance - was significantly related to higher levels of post breakup depressive symptoms and suicidal ideas (severity and intensity), even after controlling for attachment-related avoidance and social support. Gender did not moderate theses associations.<br><br>CONCLUSION This study highlights the importance of attachment theory to understand post break-up adjustment. The findings emphasize the preponderant role of attachment-related anxiety in the development of depressive symptoms and suicidal ideas, which should be assessed when adult patients seek help after a break-up. Limitations of the study and future research are discussed.<p /> <p>Language: fr</p>",
language="fr",
issn="0383-6320",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}