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Adult Attachment, Perceived Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation, and Depression in Gay Males: Examining the Mediation and Moderation Effects
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Zakalik, Robyn A.; Wei, Meifen – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 2006
This study examined perceived discrimination as both a mediator and moderator between adult attachment (anxiety and avoidance) and levels of depression in a gay male sample. Survey data were collected from 234 self-identified gay males through the Internet and in person through community resources across several states. Results from structural…
Descriptors: Structural Equation Models, Correlation, Males, Homosexuality
Maladaptive Perfectionism as a Mediator and Moderator between Adult Attachment and Depressive Mood
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Wei, Meifen; Mallinckrodt, Brent; Russell, Daniel W.; Abraham, W. Todd – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 2004
This study examined maladaptive perfectionism (concern over mistakes, doubts about one's ability to accomplish tasks, and failure to meet high standards) as both a mediator and a moderator between adult attachment (anxiety and avoidance) and depressive mood (depression and hopelessness). Survey data were collected from 310 undergraduates and…
Descriptors: Structural Equation Models, Anxiety, Depression (Psychology), Attachment Behavior
Adult Attachment, Affect Regulation, Negative Mood, and Interpersonal Problems: The Mediating Roles of Emotional Reactivity and Emotional Cutoff
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Wei, Meifen; Vogel, David L.; Ku, Tsun-Yao; Zakalik, Robyn A. – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 2005
This study examined the mediating role of affect regulation among attachment, negative mood, and interpersonal problems. Participants were 229 college students at a large midwest university. Structural equation modeling indicated attachment anxiety and avoidance contributed to negative mood and interpersonal problems through different and distinct…
Descriptors: Structural Equation Models, Anxiety, Parent Child Relationship, Interpersonal Competence
Adult Attachment and Help-Seeking Intent: The Mediating Roles of Psychological Distress and Perceived Social Support
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Vogel, David L.; Wei, Meifen – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 2005
This study examined the mediating roles of perceived social support and psychological distress on the relationship between adult attachment and help-seeking intentions. Participants were 355 college students at a large Midwestern university. The structural equation model results indicated that attachment anxiety in individuals was positively…
Descriptors: Anxiety, College Students, Adults, Attachment Behavior
Adult Attachment, Shame, Depression, and Loneliness: The Mediation Role of Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction
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Wei, Meifen; Shaffer, Philip A.; Young, Shannon K.; Zakalik, Robyn A. – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 2005
This study examined basic psychological needs satisfaction (i.e., the need for autonomy, competence, and relatedness) as a mediator between adult attachment (i.e., anxiety and avoidance) and distress (i.e., shame, depression, and loneliness). A total of 299 undergraduates from a Midwestern university participated. Results from structural equation…
Descriptors: Structural Equation Models, Depression (Psychology), Anxiety, Psychological Needs
Perceived Coping as a Mediator between Attachment and Psychological Distress: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach
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Wei, Meifen; Heppner, P. Paul; Mallinckrodt, Brent – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 2003
This study examined perceived coping (perceived problem-solving ability and progress in coping with problems) as a mediator between adult attachment (anxiety and avoidance) and psychological distress (depression, hopelessness, anxiety, anger, and interpersonal problems). Survey data from 515 undergraduate students were analyzed using structural…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Structural Equation Models, Depression (Psychology), Coping
Attachment, Social Competencies, Social Support, and Psychological Distress
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Mallinckrodt, Brent; Wei, Meifen – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 2005
In this survey study of 430 undergraduates, elements of the social competencies and interpersonal processes model (B. Mallinckrodt, 2000) were tested. Two social competencies were hypothesized to mediate the direct effects of 2 independent variables, attachment anxiety and avoidance, on 2 outcomes, psychological distress and perceived social…
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Predictor Variables, Anxiety, Undergraduate Students