ISSN 2520-6265 (print)
ISSN 2520-6273 (online)
Authors:
O. M. Pohorila, 2nd year Master student,
Faculty of Psychology,
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
ORCID: 0000-0002-8891-600X
OSF: https://osf.io/xys5t/
E-mail: pogorola26@knu.ua
A. G. Vinogradov, Ph.D. in Psychology,
Kyiv Institute of Modern Psychology and Psychotherapy
ORCID: 0000-0003-1250-3863
E-mail: alexander@vinogradov.xyz
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17721/upj.2024.2(22).6
Article Information
Issue: 2(22) 2024, pages: 97-112
Language: Ukrainian
Received: 01.09.2024
1st Revision: 05.09.2024
Accepted: 10.09.2024
The article presents the results of adaptation of The Experiences in Close Relationships Revised (ECR-R) questionnaire into Ukrainian, a tool used to measure anxiety and avoidance in individuals involved in romantic relationships. These parameters allow for identification of a person’s attachment style, which is essential for analyzing their behavior when interacting with a romantic partner. The study revealed that the standard two-factor model, which includes only measures of anxiety and avoidance, did not fully reflect the specifics of the Ukrainian sample. To enhance accuracy, a new five-factor model was proposed, comprising the following components: “Interaction,” “Intimacy,” “Expectations of Emotional Return,” “Fear of Relationship Dissolution,” and “Reliability.” Additionally, a hierarchical four-factor model was introduced. In this model, the second-order factor “Anxiety” encompasses two first-order factors: “Fear of Relationship Dissolution” and “Expectations of Emotional Return.” Meanwhile, the second-order factor “Avoidance” includes “Intimacy” and “Interaction.” The findings are significant for studying attachment styles, as they enable a better understanding and more precise analysis of partner behavior in romantic relationships within the context of Ukrainian culture. The results also open new perspectives for the study of attachment styles and the improvement of psychological tools, which will benefit specialists in counseling clients seeking to enhance the quality of their romantic relationships or address specific challenges related to partner interaction.
Key words: romantic relationships, attachment styles, anxiety, avoidance, adaptation of questionnaire, factor analysis.
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