2020 INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Showcase
Presentation Type
Open Access Poster Presentation
Keywords
Sleep disorders; Attachment behavior; Self-disclosure;
Abstract
Research has shown that adult attachment style predicts self disclosure in relationships (Chen, Hi, Shi, & Chen, 2019 as cited in Collins and Allard, 2007). Previous research has also pointed to a positive relationship between healthy attachment and well-being, as well as sleep quality (Escolas, Hildebrandt, Maiers, Baker, & Mason, 2013 via Verdecia, Jean-Louis, Zizi, Casimir, & Browne, 2009). The purpose of this study was to examine sleep as a possible mediator between attachment styles and self disclosure. The current sample consisted of 202 participants recruited from Amazon Mechanical Turk (MTurk). Results indicated that sleep quality (indicated by sleepiness and insomnia) mediated the relationship between attachment and self disclosure. Future research may explore the potential benefits of high sleep quality to those who demonstrate avoidant or anxious attachment styles, as it could increase self disclosure in relationships.
Start Date
17-4-2020 12:00 PM
End Date
17-4-2020 4:00 PM
Faculty Advisor
Dilbur D. Arsiwalla
Department
Department of Psychology
Student Type
Undergraduate Student
Copyright
©2020 Elizabeth Way
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Way, Elizabeth and Arsiwalla, Dilbur D., "The Mediating Role of Sleep in the Associations of Adult Attachment and Self Disclosure in Romantic Relationships" (2020). INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference. 66.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/csbsresearchconf/2020/all/66
The Mediating Role of Sleep in the Associations of Adult Attachment and Self Disclosure in Romantic Relationships
Research has shown that adult attachment style predicts self disclosure in relationships (Chen, Hi, Shi, & Chen, 2019 as cited in Collins and Allard, 2007). Previous research has also pointed to a positive relationship between healthy attachment and well-being, as well as sleep quality (Escolas, Hildebrandt, Maiers, Baker, & Mason, 2013 via Verdecia, Jean-Louis, Zizi, Casimir, & Browne, 2009). The purpose of this study was to examine sleep as a possible mediator between attachment styles and self disclosure. The current sample consisted of 202 participants recruited from Amazon Mechanical Turk (MTurk). Results indicated that sleep quality (indicated by sleepiness and insomnia) mediated the relationship between attachment and self disclosure. Future research may explore the potential benefits of high sleep quality to those who demonstrate avoidant or anxious attachment styles, as it could increase self disclosure in relationships.
