The Character of Bonds Created in the Childhood and the Development of Anhedonia in the Adult Life Cover Image

Charakter więzi wytworzonych w dzieciństwie a rozwój anhedonii w dorosłym życiu
The Character of Bonds Created in the Childhood and the Development of Anhedonia in the Adult Life

Author(s): Magdalena Berek
Subject(s): Social psychology and group interaction, Developmental Psychology, Clinical psychology, Health and medicine and law
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
Keywords: anhedonia; attachment style; stress;

Summary/Abstract: The aim of the study was to identify factors that may participate in the relationship between the character of the bond created in childhood and the development of anhedonia in adult life. A questionnaire survey on attachment style, sensitivity to stress, learned helplessness, level of anhedonia and perceived social support was carried out. The study was attended by 163 participants, aged between 19 and 36. The results confirmed the hypothesized relationship between the character of bonds formed in childhood and the development of anhedonia in adulthood. The secure attachment and the perception of instrumental support, especially emotional support, are factors related to reducing the risk of developing anhedonia. The factor that conduces the development of anhedonia is, above all, attachment of the insecure character. Research shows that the character of the bond created in childhood is important for the mental health of the individual, social functioning and the possessed skills and personal resources.

  • Issue Year: 24/2019
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 33-47
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Polish