Exploring Relationship between Attachment Styles, Self-Esteem and Coping Strategies amongst Young Adults

This research paper investigates the relationship between attachment styles, self-esteem, and coping strategies among young adults. Attachment styles, influenced by early interactions with caregivers, impact lifelong relationships. Self-esteem, reflecting social acceptance perceptions, plays a crucial role. Coping strategies, either problem-focused or emotion-focused, help manage stress. The study explores these constructs’ interplay, emphasizing their implications for young adults’ psychological development. While attachment styles and self-esteem correlate weakly, self-esteem relates moderately to social support and problem-solving skills. Surprisingly, attachment styles do not significantly affect self-esteem or coping strategies. The findings underscore self-esteem’s role in fostering adaptive coping mechanisms during emerging adulthood.