Attachment styles in 16-19yr old CKD patients
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Do measures of resiliency in young adult’s age 16-19yrs, \nwho have Chronic kidney Disease (CKD) have clear links to\nAttachment styles.\n
IRAS ID
172755
Contact name
Ranjit Phull
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Wolverhampton
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 11 months, 20 days
Research summary
It is clear from the extensive research in both developmental psychology, and more recently, clinical applications of psychiatry and psychopathology, how children grow into their adolescent and adult life is dependent on various social and emotional experiences including attachment experiences. A secure attachment, which is described as an emotional bond between a child and caregiver (Ainsworth 1978) is an important part of the social and emotional functioning of the individual. A secure attachment, which is one that supports the development of resilience, (Siegel & Hartzell, 2014). \n\nIn this investigation I am seeking to measure resiliency, as derived from The Resiliency Scales for Children and Adolescents (PsyCorp, 2007) in young adults age 16-19 years, who suffer from Chronic kidney Disease (CKD) and relate these quantitative measures to their attachment styles as derived from ‘The Attachment Style interview’ (ASI), aimed at capturing and assessing the individual’s overall style of attachment based on detailed questioning of ongoing close relationships, in this instance close family members and friends.\n\nIt is hoped that the research will widen understanding of attachment and it’s impact on renal patients as well as inform clinical applications for counselling psychologist working with patients with a chronic illness in a hospital setting.
REC name
North West - Preston Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
16/NW/0046
Date of REC Opinion
8 Feb 2016
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion