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Peer reviewedMallinckrodt, Brent; King, Julie L.; Coble, Helen M. – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1998
Alexithymia (difficulty differentiating affective states and expressing feelings, external reliance in decision-making) is studied as a possible mediator by which dysfunctional family environment in childhood affects adult clients' attachment to therapist (N=61). Fear of separation, parent/child role reversal, and marital conflict were associated…
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Counseling, Counselor Client Relationship, Decision Making
Peer reviewedMallinckrodt, Brent; And Others – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1995
Female clients (n=76) at 4 university and community agencies completed surveys containing questionnaires concerning parental bonding, self-efficacy, adult attachment, and working alliance. Results indicated that parental bonds, especially with fathers, were significantly associated with social competencies, although working alliance was negatively…
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Childhood Needs, Fathers, Females
