Estilos de Apego y la Calidad de las Relaciones Interpersonales en Estudiantes de la Carrera de Orientación Familiar de la Facultad de Jurisprudencia, Ciencias Políticas y Sociales de la Universidad de Cuenca, Año 2025

Abstract

This study, entitled Attachment Styles and the Quality of Interpersonal Relationships among students of the Family Counseling program at the Faculty of law and Political and Social Sciences of the University of Cuenca (2025), aimed to examine the association between attachment styles and the quality of interpersonal relationships in early adulthood. The research was grounded in the premise that attachment patterns formed during childhood influence the establishment of healthy interpersonal relationships, potentially manifesting as emotional dependence, fear of rejection, or anxiety. A quantitative approach with an analytical, cross-sectional design was employed. The study population consisted of 178 university students aged 18 to 25 years. Attachment styles were assessed using the Experiences in Close Relationships Questionnaire (ECR-12), while the quality of interpersonal relationships was measured through the Relationship Assessment Scale (RAS). Results indicated that disorganized attachment was the most prevalent style, followed by secure attachment. Although insecure attachment styles showed greater relevance, a considerable proportion of participants reported high levels of relational satisfaction. No statistically significant direct association was found between attachment styles and the quality of interpersonal relationships; however, secure attachment was associated with higher levels of relational satisfaction. These findings suggest that attachment may influence the quality of interpersonal relationships, although multiple personal and contextual factors also play a significant role.