Shadows Of Self : Attachment Insecurity As A Predictor Of Identity Disturbances In Young Adults

• Author(s):

  Maragatha Priyanka P | Mr. Manoj R | Ms. Jayashree

• Keywords:

  Attachment Insecurity, Identity Disturbance, Young Adults, Self-concept And Psychosocial Development

• Abstract:

  This Study Investigates How Attachment Insecurity Predicts Identity Problems In Young People. Identity Building Is An Important Developmental Job In Emerging Adulthood, Yet Many People Experience Instability In Their Self-concept And Emotional Functioning. Attachment Instability, Which Originates In Early Caregiving Experiences, Has A Substantial Impact On Interpersonal Relationships And Self-perception. The Study Included 300 Young Individuals Aged 18-25 Who Took Standardized Measurements. The Findings Revealed A Substantial Positive Link Between Attachment Insecurity And Identity Disturbance. The Findings Underline The Significance Of Early Relational Experiences In Identity Formation, As Well As The Necessity For Treatments That Promote Emotional Control And Secure Connections.

---

Other Details

• Paper id:

  IJSARTV12I3104815

• Published in:

  Volume: 12 Issue: 3 March 2026

• Publication Date:

  2026-03-30

Download Article