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<p>The adult attachment self-rating (AAR-S) is traditionally based on the adult attachment prototype rating approach by Pilkonis and includes seven prototypical attachment patterns for adults, three scales for ambivalent attachment (“excessive dependency”, “interpersonal ambivalence”, and “compulsive care-giving”), three scales for avoidant attachment (“rigid self-control”, “defensive separation”, and “emotional detachment”) and one scale for secure attachment (“secure”). The assessment in the German version is conducted using 21&#xa0;items on a&#xa0;5-point Likert scale. The aim of the study was to evaluate the AAR‑S using a&#xa0;nationwide sample from Germany and to provide reference values. The data were drawn from a&#xa0;population-representative survey (<i>n</i> = 2519). For the validation of the AAR‑S scales, items from the experiences of close relationships–revised Germany (ECR-RD) questionnaire and the patient health questionnaire‑4 (PHQ-4), including its subscales patient health questionnaire‑2 (PHQ-2) and generalized anxiety disorder questionnaire‑2 (GAD-2), were used. The AAR‑S prototype “secure” showed the expected significant negative correlations with all validation scales. The insecure attachment prototypes mostly correlated significantly positive with attachment insecurity as well as depressive and anxiety symptoms. The AAR‑S represents an economically meaningful addition to the spectrum of attachment assessment tools, especially when a&#xa0;differentiated assessment of insecure attachment styles is desired but resource-intensive interviews cannot be conducted. It is equally suitable for research and clinical diagnostic applications.</p>

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Adult Attachment Self-Rating

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    2025年10月22日

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  • Katja Brenk-Franz,
  • Bernhard Strauß

摘要

The adult attachment self-rating (AAR-S) is traditionally based on the adult attachment prototype rating approach by Pilkonis and includes seven prototypical attachment patterns for adults, three scales for ambivalent attachment (“excessive dependency”, “interpersonal ambivalence”, and “compulsive care-giving”), three scales for avoidant attachment (“rigid self-control”, “defensive separation”, and “emotional detachment”) and one scale for secure attachment (“secure”). The assessment in the German version is conducted using 21 items on a 5-point Likert scale. The aim of the study was to evaluate the AAR‑S using a nationwide sample from Germany and to provide reference values. The data were drawn from a population-representative survey (n = 2519). For the validation of the AAR‑S scales, items from the experiences of close relationships–revised Germany (ECR-RD) questionnaire and the patient health questionnaire‑4 (PHQ-4), including its subscales patient health questionnaire‑2 (PHQ-2) and generalized anxiety disorder questionnaire‑2 (GAD-2), were used. The AAR‑S prototype “secure” showed the expected significant negative correlations with all validation scales. The insecure attachment prototypes mostly correlated significantly positive with attachment insecurity as well as depressive and anxiety symptoms. The AAR‑S represents an economically meaningful addition to the spectrum of attachment assessment tools, especially when a differentiated assessment of insecure attachment styles is desired but resource-intensive interviews cannot be conducted. It is equally suitable for research and clinical diagnostic applications.