Relationship between Attachment Styles and Regulation of Emotions among Malaysian Single Early Adults

Nor Amira Jasmi, Suzana Mohd Hoesni and Nor Azzatunnisak Mohd Khatib
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Nor Amira Jasmi: Center for Research in Psychology and Human Well-Being, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
Suzana Mohd Hoesni: Center for Research in Psychology and Human Well-Being, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
Nor Azzatunnisak Mohd Khatib: Center for Research in Psychology and Human Well-Being, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 17, 408-413

Abstract: Regulation of emotions has been a focus of many psychology researchers interested in investigating how individuals manage their emotions. This study examines the relationship between attachment styles and the regulation of emotions among single Malaysians in the early adulthood lifespan stage. This study used the convenience sampling method, using social media platforms, namely Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, to recruit respondents. A total of 435 respondents who were Malaysian singles and in the early adulthood stage of their lifespan volunteered to participate in this study and completed Google Forms questionnaire. Respondents who were eligible for this study agreed to informed consent before proceeding to complete the questionnaires. Questions relating to personal background, attachment styles, and emotional regulation were distributed to respondents. Overall, results showed that there is a significant negative relationship between attachment styles, specifically avoidant attachment style (r = -.15**, p

Date: 2025
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