Publications by authors named "Rhia E Perks"
Attach Hum Dev
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- The COVID-19 pandemic forced couples to rely heavily on each other for support due to social distancing, leading to unique relationship dynamics.
- In a qualitative study involving 48 interviews, themes like direct/indirect support-seeking, dependence, and gender roles emerged, highlighting how attachment styles influence these behaviors.
- A quantitative analysis of 588 participants revealed that higher COVID-19 worry and specific attachment styles were linked to increased support-seeking, with those high in attachment avoidance surprisingly seeking more support during high stress.
