Parental Attachment, Self-Worth, and Depressive Symptoms Among Emerging Adults

Kenny, Maureen E.; Şirin, Selçuk R.

doi:10.1002/j.1556-6678.2006.tb00380.x

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“…The idea that attachment is an essential ingredient for healthy human development has been fortified by the increasing attention in applying attachment theory to areas of the life span beyond infancy (Kenny & Sirin, 2006). Studies have found that people continue to develop in view of attachmentrelated experiences throughout childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood (Hunnum & Dvorak, 2004;Lopez & Brennan, 2000).…”

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Risk and Protective Factors Contributing to Depressive Symptoms in Vietnamese American College Students

Han¹,

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2011

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With the demographic shifts the United States faces, understanding the contributing factors to mental well-being among minority college students is crucial. This study examines the roles of parental and peer attachment, intergenerational conflict, and perceived racial discrimination on depressive symptoms while also analyzing the mediational role of sense of coherence (SOC) on depressive symptoms in Vietnamese American college students. Results from 134 Vietnamese American students surveyed showed that higher levels of parental and peer attachment predicted lower depressive symptoms; SOC partially mediated the effect of parental attachment on depressive symptoms; and SOC played a full mediational role via perceived racial discrimination on depressive symptoms. These findings provide implications for interventions targeting Vietnamese American students at institutions of higher education.

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Risk and Protective Factors Contributing to Depressive Symptoms in Vietnamese American College Students

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2011

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“…Those with higher levels of extrinsic motivation, combined with decreased parental support, were more likely to have unclear ideas about their career futures and lack commitment toward their jobs. For these emerging adults, their rates of depression also significantly increased over the seven years, a common symptom in emerging adults overall (Kenny & Sirin, 2006), which further confirms the importance of personal self efficacy in exploring meaning in one's life.…”

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“…Duffy and Sedlacek (2007) found that college students' search for life meaning negatively correlated with psychological factors, including purpose in life, self-esteem, and life satisfaction, as well as career outcomes, such as career decidedness and self-clarity. The demographic delay in marriage and parenthood also increases the pressure to find the right career after graduating (Arnett et al, 2014;Kenny & Sirin, 2006).…”

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“…One research area pertaining to this topic is to assess how guidance practitioners encourage emerging adults to put their calling into action, such as through involvement in organizations, internships, and work. A study could measure the effectiveness of these strategies on helping emerging adults discern a calling and mitigating their rates of depression (Kenny & Sirin, 2006 You are being contacted as a follow-up to a survey that you completed for the "ABC Group." Specifically, you identified that you are living out your career calling, which could qualify you for participation in an additional research study should you be interested.…”

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“…Thank you for giving your time and allowing others to hear your narratives. Emerging adults, those ages 18 through 29, face endless possibilities as they transition to adulthood, but in the process, some feel paralyzed by the unknowns, experiencing mental health problems, such as depression, loneliness, high stress, and engagement in high-risk behaviors (Arnett, 2007;Arnett & Schwab, 2012;Kenny & Sirin, 2006). In particular, one of emerging adults' most significant struggles is how to make career decisions and find meaningful work (Arnett, 2007;Arnett, Žukauskienė, & Sugimura, 2014).…”

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As emerging adults transition to adulthood, a significant struggle is how to find meaningful work. Emerging adults' career decisions influence both their personal well-being and the greater occupational landscape, and those who can articulate a purpose for their career are better positioned to navigate the changing world of work. A concept that addresses this stage of identity exploration is that of a career calling, defined as putting one's purpose into action to benefit others. Calling is a dynamic construct that is experiential, and this study utilized narrative research to understand emerging adult Christian females' experiences of developing a career calling. From the participants' career calling stories, a meta-narrative emerged. First, opportunities to enact innate identities and explore career options from a young age guided the participants toward initial career decisions. Then during their journeys into adulthood, each participant experienced a turning point event, categorized as either a trauma, tragedy, or transition. The participants responded to these events by: (1) Rethinking their situations, (2) Reaffirming their career paths, (3) Engaging in relationships, and (4) Realigning their lives around their values. This process resulted in a clarification of their callings, which they defined as (1) intentional, (2) an investment in others, (3) rooted in identity, and (4) a response to their faith beliefs. Lastly, the participants demonstrated agency and adaptability as they envisioned the future of their callings. Overall, these findings provide a framework for schools, universities, and organizations to design interventions to guide their students or employees toward developing a calling.

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Bohlig

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In this qualitative study, the authors explored the experience of recent college graduates transitioning from college to career within the first 3 years of their transition. Five men and 5 women were interviewed, and the narratives were analyzed using consensual qualitative research methodology. Several general themes emerged, including the role of social support, expectations, and optimism in adaptability and resilience in the college‐to‐career transition.

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Parental Attachment, Self-Worth, and Depressive Symptoms Among Emerging Adults

Cited by 108 publications

References 51 publications

Risk and Protective Factors Contributing to Depressive Symptoms in Vietnamese American College Students

Risk and Protective Factors Contributing to Depressive Symptoms in Vietnamese American College Students

Career calling in emerging adult Christian females : a narrative analysis

The College‐to‐Career Transition: An Exploration of Emerging Adulthood

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