EXAMINING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ATTACHMENT STYLES AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF YOUNG ADULTS: A CORRELATIONAL STUDY

Abstract

The aim of this research was to explore the relationship between attachment styles and academic performance of university students by using Standardized Metrics. Correlational study design was used. The target population was young adults aged 18-25 in Karachi, Pakistan. Data was collected through survey questionnaires. The researchers selected four universities, two private and two governments, approached and asked to fill the form with consent. Data was analyzed using Pearson Correlation analysis through SPSS. The result showed a significant positive correlation of 0.792 between secure attachment style and high academic performance, while otherfindings exposed that attachment styles, mainly preoccupied and dismissing, revealed significant negative correlations with academic performance, with correlation coefficients of -0.69 and -0.85, correspondingly. These outcomes suggest that higher levels of insecure attachment style are associated with low level of academic achievement. All results supported the proposed hypotheses and line up with existing literature. These findings emphasize the academic relevance of examining attachment patterns in students as part of a widespread approach to assess their psychological functioning.