The relationship between adolescent refugees’ attachment patterns and their experiences of trauma.

Bettmann, J. E., & Olson-Morrison, D. (2018). The relationship between adolescent refugees’ attachment patterns and their experiences of trauma. Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Social Work. First published online: 20 December 2018.

• Nearly half of all young refugees experience trauma-related mental health problems.  However, protective factors, such as attachment style, may mitigate the impact of traumatic events.  This study explores the relationship between adolescent refugees’ traumatic experiences and their adult attachment inventory classifications. Attachment and trauma data were gathered from 37 refugee youth resettled in the United States. Results suggest refugees who are securely attached may have greater resilience in the face of traumatic events than refugees with insecure or disorganized attachment styles. Future research should further explore links between adolescent refugee attachment and resiliency in the face of traumatic experiences.

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