TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2018//
TI  - Romantic attachment and post breakup depression symptoms and suicidal behaviour
JO  - Santé mentale au Québec
A1  - Brassard, Audrey
A1  - St-Laurent Dubé, Marianne
A1  - Gehl, Kristin
A1  - Lecomte, Tania
SP  - 145
EP  - 162
VL  - 43
IS  - 1
N2  - 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>
LA  - fr
SN  - 0383-6320
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -