Are You Paying Attention to Your Emotions and Relationships?
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Junior
Major
Psychology
Minor
Cell Biology
2nd Student Major
Chemistry/Pre-Med
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Dr. Megan St. Peters
Presentation Format
Oral Presentation
Abstract/Description
Attachment style is related to emotional regulation and strength of relationships. Whether it is related to emotional intelligence and/or emotional attention bias is less understood. The current study examines these relationships in college students. It is hypothesized that anxious attachment will be associated with higher levels of negative emotional attention bias than other attachment styles. Additionally, it’s hypothesized that secure attachment will be associated with higher levels of emotional intelligence than the other attachment styles. Approximately 50 participants will be recruited to complete this study. Following signing up for a time slot, participants complete a questionnaire in person that measures emotional attention bias, attachment style and emotional intelligence. Attachment style and emotional intelligence are quantified using previously validated scales, and emotional attention bias was measured using an emotional version of the Stroop task. Analysis of Variance will be conducted to examine the hypotheses. Understanding whether attachment styles are related to emotional intelligence and/or emotional attention bias is fundamental to understanding factors that influence our perceptions of ourselves and the world around us, and in turn, our relationships with others.
Keywords: attachment styles, emotional intelligence, emotional attention bias
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Are You Paying Attention to Your Emotions and Relationships?
Attachment style is related to emotional regulation and strength of relationships. Whether it is related to emotional intelligence and/or emotional attention bias is less understood. The current study examines these relationships in college students. It is hypothesized that anxious attachment will be associated with higher levels of negative emotional attention bias than other attachment styles. Additionally, it’s hypothesized that secure attachment will be associated with higher levels of emotional intelligence than the other attachment styles. Approximately 50 participants will be recruited to complete this study. Following signing up for a time slot, participants complete a questionnaire in person that measures emotional attention bias, attachment style and emotional intelligence. Attachment style and emotional intelligence are quantified using previously validated scales, and emotional attention bias was measured using an emotional version of the Stroop task. Analysis of Variance will be conducted to examine the hypotheses. Understanding whether attachment styles are related to emotional intelligence and/or emotional attention bias is fundamental to understanding factors that influence our perceptions of ourselves and the world around us, and in turn, our relationships with others.
Keywords: attachment styles, emotional intelligence, emotional attention bias