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Parent Style Of Coping Based On Attachment In The Nicu, Claire Elizabeth Payne
Parent Style Of Coping Based On Attachment In The Nicu, Claire Elizabeth Payne
MSU Graduate Theses
This quantitative study sought to identify any relationship between attachment type and coping style in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, to better understand and provide resources and support to families in this environment. This study included ten participants who had an infant in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for at least five days. Each participant met the additional criteria of being older than the age of 18 and speaking English. Responses were recorded through a self-report survey, consisting of 115 Likert scale statements. Results indicated that most parents self-report secure attachment and that styles of coping varied within those securely …