Exploring the impact of parental attachment and communication on adolescent mental health: trusting bonds and open dialogues

Abstract

This study employs a descriptive correlational design to investigate the association between dimensions of adolescent attachment to parents and emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Self-report measures were utilized to gather data. The Inventory of Parental Attachment (IPPA) was administered, comprising 50 statements that assessed attachment to both mother and father separately. Additionally, the Mental Health Continuous Short Form (MHC-SF) was employed, consisting of 14 items representing the overall well-being of adolescents and encompassing three dimensions: emotional, psychological, and social well-being.