The Effects of the Quality of Attachment on Generativity in Second- and Third-Generation Holocaust Survivor Offspring
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Authors
Jellin, Joanne C.
Issue Date
2005
Type
Dissertation
Language
en
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Abstract
This study explored the effects of the quality of attachment on generativity in second- and third-generation Holocaust survivor offspring. A quantitative methodology was utilized to explore both the levels of attachment in a group of second and third-generation survivor participants, as well as levels of generativity concern and actual generative behavior. Data was collected using one adult attachment scale and two questionnaires designed to measure both generative concern and actual generative behavior. A lengthy demographic questionnaire was also utilized. The results consisted of an analysis of the possible relationship between secure levels of attachment and higher levels of generativity concern and behavior. A gender analysis was also performed in order to calculate differing levels of generativity between female and male survivor offspring. The results found a statistically significant positive correlation between those participants with perceived secure attachment levels and levels of actual generative behavior. There was also a statistically significant correlation between secure attachment scores and generative concern. The results demonstrated a lack of statistical difference between male and female generative concern scores. However, analysis indicated a significant difference between female and male scores concerning actual generative behaviors. The results also found a negative correlation between insecure levels of attachment and generative concern. Higher levels of insecure attachment correlated with lower levels of generative concern.