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Examining the Relationship Between Attachment Styles and Life Satisfaction Among Students of Kabul Education University

https://doi.org/10.62810/jssh.v3i2.280
Abdul Manan Haqyar
Kabul Education University, Department of Counseling, Faculty of Psychology, Kabul, Afghanistan
Esfandyar Haseen
Kabul Education University, Department of General Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, Kabul, Afghanistan
Mohammad Nasir Habibi
Kabul University, Department of General Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, Kabul, Afghanistan
Badruddin Nasrat
Kabul Education University, Department of Counseling, Faculty of Psychology, Kabul, Afghanistan

Corresponding Author(s) : Abdul Manan Haqyar

abdulmananhaqyar112@gmail.com

Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): April

Abstract

According to attachment theory, early attachment patterns play a crucial role in shaping psychological well-being and individuals’ evaluations of life. The present study aimed to examine the relationship between attachment styles (secure, anxious, and avoidant) and life satisfaction among students at Kabul Education University. This study employed a descriptive-correlational design and included 314 students selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using the Satisfaction with Life Scale developed by Diener et al. and the Attachment Styles Questionnaire by Collins and Read, and were analyzed using Spearman’s correlation coefficient. The results indicated that secure attachment was positively and statistically significantly associated with life satisfaction (r = 0.195, p < 0.01).In contrast, anxious attachment (r = -0.166, p < 0.05) and avoidant attachment (r = -0.07, p = 0.03) demonstrated significant negative relationships with life satisfaction. These findings suggest that attachment patterns play a meaningful role in explaining individual differences in life satisfaction. From an applied perspective, the findings highlight the importance of designing counseling and educational interventions to strengthen secure attachment and enhance students’ psychological well-being. Furthermore, these results can inform the planning and development of psychosocial services within university settings to improve students’ adjustment and overall quality of life.

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Attachment Styles Education Kabul Life Satisfaction University Students
Haqyar, A. M., Haseen, E., Habibi, M. N., & Nasrat, B. (2026). Examining the Relationship Between Attachment Styles and Life Satisfaction Among Students of Kabul Education University. Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 3(2), 419–431. https://doi.org/10.62810/jssh.v3i2.280
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