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Evaluation of the short form of “Experience in close relationships” (revised, German version “ECR-RD12”) - a tool to measure adult attachment in primary care

Attachment theory helps us to understand patients´ health behavior. Attachment styles might explain patient differences in coping behavior, self-treatment, or patient-provider relationships. In primary care time constrains are relevant. A short instrument may facilitate screening and assessment in d...

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Main Authors: Brenk-Franz, Katja (Author) , Freund, Tobias (Author) , Schauenburg, Henning (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: January 23, 2018
In: PLOS ONE
Year: 2018, Volume: 13, Issue: 1
ISSN:1932-6203
DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0191254
Online Access:Verlag, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0191254
Verlag, Volltext: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0191254
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Author Notes:Katja Brenk-Franz, Johannes Ehrenthal, Tobias Freund, Nico Schneider, Bernhard Strauß, Fabian Tiesler, Henning Schauenburg, Jochen Gensichen
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Summary:Attachment theory helps us to understand patients´ health behavior. Attachment styles might explain patient differences in coping behavior, self-treatment, or patient-provider relationships. In primary care time constrains are relevant. A short instrument may facilitate screening and assessment in daily medical practice. The aim of this study was to evaluate a 12-item short version of the Experience in Close Relationships-revised (ECR-R-D) to be used in primary care settings. We included 249 patients from ten general practices in central Germany into a cross-sectional study. Exploratory factor analysis was performed to evaluate the factor structure of the ECR-items. Cronbach’s alpha was used to assess internal consistency. The results related to the short form of the ECR are in line with those of the German full-length version of the measure (ECR-RD 36). Internal consistencies were in an adequate range. The ECR short form can be recommended as a screening measure of attachment styles in primary care.
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ISSN:1932-6203
DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0191254

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