Attachment dimensions and schizotypy in a non-clinical sample

Elizabeth Meins; Simon R. Jones; Charles Fernyhough; Sophie Hurndall; Paul Koronis

doi:10.1016/j.paid.2007.10.026

Attachment dimensions and schizotypy in a non-clinical sample

Elizabeth Meins, Simon R. Jones, Charles Fernyhough, Sophie Hurndall, Paul Koronis

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Abstract

Attachment has been proposed to relate to adult psychopathology, although strong evidence for this relation has not been documented. This study investigated peer attachment and parental bonding in relation to schizotypy in healthy adults (N = 154). Paranoia was the only positive schizotypal sign found to relate to peer attachment, being predicted by attachment anxiety, but not avoidance. Negative schizotypal signs were predicted by levels of both attachment anxiety and avoidance. In addition, paranoia and negative schizotypal traits were predicted by perceived parental care. Implications for theories of schizotypy and future research are discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1000-1011
Number of pages	12
Journal	Personality and Individual Differences
Volume	44
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2007.10.026
Publication status	Published - 2008
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Attachment
Paranoia
Parental bonding
Schizophrenia
Schizotypy

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