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| Published: May 03, 2024

Attachment Style, Inferiority Complex and Self Concealment: A Correlation Study Among Young College Going Adults

Chetan Kumar

Student, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India Google Scholar More about the auther

, Shakshi Srivastava

Student, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India Google Scholar More about the auther

DIP: 18.01.080.20241202

DOI: 10.25215/1202.080

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This study is focuses on the finding association between Attachment styles, inferiority complex and self-concealment among college going young adults. The feeling of inadequacy and self-concealment can be tracked back to early caregiver interaction encompass heightened stress levels and a decline in psychological well-being, with subsequent impact on academic performance and social adjustment during the college years. This study comprises a sample population of 194 college students aged 18 to 25 years. This research reveals secure attachment style is negatively correlated to Inferiority complex, whereas the avoidant attachment style has positive association with self-concealment and there is positive correlation between ambivalent style, inferiority complex and self- concealment. Overall, the association between attachment style, inferiority complex and self-concealment is been found. The association between inferiority complexes with types of attachment and self-concealment provides substantial insight into the emotional struggles college students encounter.  Students may acquire improved stress management skills by comprehending self-concealment and inferiority complex difficulties. This will ultimately lead to a pleasant college experience and future success in life.

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ISSN 2348-5396

ISSN 2349-3429

18.01.080.20241202

10.25215/1202.080

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Published in   Volume 12, Issue 2, April-June, 2024