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Exploring the Bidirectional Relationship Between Attachment Styles and Spiritual Practices in Protestant Christians: A Qualitative Study /

Record Type:	Electronic resources : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	Exploring the Bidirectional Relationship Between Attachment Styles and Spiritual Practices in Protestant Christians: A Qualitative Study // Emily Pritt.
Author:	Pritt, Emily,
Description:	1 electronic resource (196 pages)
Notes:	Source: Dissertations Abstracts International, Volume: 87-01, Section: A.
Contained By:	Dissertations Abstracts International87-01A.
Subject:	Psychology. -
Online resource:	https://pqdd.sinica.edu.tw/twdaoapp/servlet/advanced?query=32120125
ISBN:	9798288836619

Exploring the Bidirectional Relationship Between Attachment Styles and Spiritual Practices in Protestant Christians: A Qualitative Study /
Pritt, Emily,

Exploring the Bidirectional Relationship Between Attachment Styles and Spiritual Practices in Protestant Christians: A Qualitative Study /Emily Pritt. - 1 electronic resource (196 pages)

Source: Dissertations Abstracts International, Volume: 87-01, Section: A.

This qualitative study explores the bidirectional relationship between spirituality and attachment among Protestant Christians-a topic with limited empirical focus. Grounded in attachment theory and theological insights, prior research often treats attachment as a static predictor of spiritual development, with little attention to how spiritual engagement may reshape attachment. This study addresses the gap by examining how these relational domains mutually inform each other and affect psychological well-being within a Christian context. The purpose was to explore if adult attachment styles and spiritual practices influence emotional health, relational security, and overall well-being among active Protestant Christians. Twenty-two adults actively engaged in personal and communal spiritual practices and participated in semi-structured interviews reflecting on attachment experiences, relational patterns, and faith. Findings revealed that securely attached individuals described stable, trusting relationships with God and others. In contrast, those with insecure attachment found that spiritual practices, such as prayer, scripture, and community, fostered emotional regulation and trust over time. Some initially viewed God through the lens of unresolved attachment issues, but sustained faith engagement facilitated healing and growth. Results suggest spirituality mirrors attachment tendencies and helps restore and reshape relational capacities. Implications include expanding pastoral care, informing spiritually integrated therapy, and advancing theories on how divine and human connections promote resilience and well-being. This study supports a holistic model that integrates psychological and spiritual development.

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ISBN: 9798288836619Subjects--Topical Terms:

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