Keywords
attachment, family, family leisure, rituals, young adults
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between family of origin rituals and young adults’ attachment style when controlling for parents’ attachment style. The sample consisted of 222 paired young adults and one parent (representing 208 families) from 36 different states. Family of origin rituals were measured using the Family Ritual Questionnaire (FRQ) and attachment was measured using the Experiences in Close Relationships Revised (ECR-R) Questionnaire. Results indicated a negative relationship between family of origin ritual meaning and young adult attachment anxiety. Results also indicated that family of origin ritual meaning significantly predicted young adult anxiety after controlling for parent attachment.
Original Publication Citation
Homer, M., Freeman, P., Zabriskie, R., & Eggett, D. (2007). Rituals and Relationships: Examining the Relationship between Family of Origin Rituals and Young Adult Attachment. Marriage and Family Review, 42(1), 5-28.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Homer, Melissa M.; Freeman, Patti A.; Zabriskie, Ramon B.; and Eggett, Dennis L., "Rituals and Relationships: Examining the Relationship Between Family of Origin Rituals and Young Adult Attachment" (2007). Faculty Publications. 8847.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/8847
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2007
Publisher
Marriage and Family Review
Language
English
College
Marriott School of Business
Department
Experience Design and Management
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