Exploring the Links Between Parental Attachment Style, Child Temperament and Parent-Child Relationship Quality During Adolescence

Abstract Linked with a myriad of developmental outcomes, the parent-child relationship serves an important function, and it is therefore that determinants this are elucidated so optimal outcomes can be promoted. This study investigated links between parental attachment style child temperament in prediction quality during early adolescence. One hundred parents 12–15-year-olds completed online survey. Findings indicated when examining parent alone, attachment-related anxiety but not avoidance predicted quality. When negative affect affiliation both same model, was uniquely predictive No moderation effects were detected. More precise models expanded measures style, recommended to fully capture transactional dynamic nature relationship.