Author: Rabia Majeed
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Najma Najam
Degree: M.Sc
Year: 2006-2008
University: Institute of Applied Psychology, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan
Abstract
The present research was designed to investigate the relationship between depression and attachment in children and adolescents. It was hypothesized that there is a relationship between depression and attachment in children and adolescents. The total sample consisted of 60 participants (male=30, female=30), age range of 12-19 years. Prerequisite condition was that they were reported by their teachers to be depressed and lived with both parents. Children Depression Inventory (1992), Urdu translation of Parental acceptance rejection questionnaire (1981) mother and father form; short version was used. Correlation and independent sample t-test was carried out to analyze the data. Findings revealed that there is a significant relationship between depression and attachment in children and adolescents.
Keywords: Depression, Attachment, Parental Acceptance, Prerequisite
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Corresponding Address: Department of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. Email: chairperson@appsy.pu.edu.pk, Phone: 92-42-9231245
