Jurnal Psikologi
Vol 21, No 1 (2022): April 2022

Attachment Style and Emotional Intelligence in Individuals with Adverse Childhood Experiences

Zahrasari Lukita Dewi (Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
07 Jun 2022

Abstract

This study specifically aims to see the profile of attachment style and emotional intelligence (EI) as part ofpersonality and the correlation between them, specifically in individuals who have Adverse ChildhoodExperiences (ACE). By applying quantitative methods and purposive sampling techniques, this studyimplemented the ACE questionnaire to select participants who had ACE scores in the range 1-10 as the maincharacteristics of the sample from the men and women adult population. By using the Attachment StyleQuestionnaire (ASQ) and BarOn EQ-i, this study assessed the five domains of attachment style and the total, 5composite scales, and 15 subscales of EI from 230 men and 250 women with an age range of 19-45 years. ThePearson correlational analysis results show that the Five Domains of Attachment scales are associated with thelevel of Total EI (r = -.121 - .576) and Composite EI scales in individuals who have ACE (r = -.17 - .74), exceptConfidence with Interpersonal and Stress Management, and Discomfort with Intrapersonal and Adaptability.These results are in line with the previous findings regarding the impact of childhood trauma on the personalityof individuals in adulthood. Further research on physical and mental disorders related to childhood trauma,attachment style, and EI can be recommended to complement the results.

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