Tunks, Grace K. (2021) Hierarchical Regression Modelling for Anxiety: Contributions of Insecure Attachment, Cognitive Avoidance, and Social Problem-Solving. Honours thesis, University of Southern Queensland. (Unpublished)
Abstract
The relationships between insecure attachment, cognitive avoidance, social problemsolving and anxiety have been individually well researched. This study aims to add to the literature by examining the contribution of insecure attachment, cognitive avoidance and social problem-solving to anxiety. It also aims to examine how social problem-solving contributes to variance in anxiety, beyond that accounted for by insecure attachment and cognitive avoidance. This project utilizes a convenience sample of the researcher’s and supervisors’ social networks as well as undergraduate students. Participants included 362 adults that were recruited internationally and from within Australia. Anxiety, insecure attachment, cognitive avoidance, and social problem-solving were measured using survey data from an online questionnaire comprised of the following valid and reliable measures: the 21-item Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21), the Experiences in Close Relationships Revised (ECR-R), the White Bear Suppression Inventory (WBSI), the Preservative Thinking Questionnaire (PTQ), and the Social Problem-Solving InventoryRevised Short Form (SPSI-R: S). The data from the online survey was analysed using bivariate correlation and multiple hierarchal regression. Results of the study supported previous research. Positive correlations were found between anxiety, insecure attachment, and cognitive avoidance. A negative correlation was found between anxiety and social problem-solving. Furthermore, social problem-solving was found to contribute unique variance in anxiety above and beyond that of all other measured variables. It is anticipated that the findings of this study could be used to further develop therapeutic interventions for the treatment of anxiety with a focus on building social problem-solving skills.
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| Item Type: | Thesis (Non-Research) (Honours) |
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| Faculty/School / Institute/Centre: | Historic - Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences - School of Psychology and Counselling (1 Jan 2015 - 31 Dec 2021) |
| Supervisors: | Zahra Izadikhah |
| Qualification: | Bachelor of Science (Honours) |
| Date Deposited: | 04 Aug 2025 00:08 |
| Last Modified: | 04 Aug 2025 00:08 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | anxiety ; social problem-solving ; insecure attachment ; cognitive avoidance |
| Fields of Research (2008): | 17 Psychology and Cognitive Sciences > 1799 Other Psychology and Cognitive Sciences > 179999 Psychology and Cognitive Sciences not elsewhere classified |
| Fields of Research (2020): | 52 PSYCHOLOGY > 5299 Other psychology > 529999 Other psychology not elsewhere classified |
| URI: | https://sear.unisq.edu.au/id/eprint/52832 |
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