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Evaluation of the short form of “Experience in Close Relationships” (Revised, German Version “ECR-RD12”) - A tool to measure adult attachment in primary care

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  • Katja Brenk-Franz
  • Johannes Ehrenthal
  • Tobias Freund
  • Nico Schneider
  • Bernhard Strauß
  • Fabian Tiesler
  • Henning Schauenburg
  • Jochen Gensichen

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Attachment theory helps us to understand patients´ health behavior. Attachment styles might explain patient differences in coping behavior, self-treatment, or patient-provider relationships. In primary care time constrains are relevant. A short instrument may facilitate screening and assessment in daily medical practice. The aim of this study was to evaluate a 12-item short version of the Experience in Close Relationships-revised (ECR-R-D) to be used in primary care settings. We included 249 patients from ten general practices in central Germany into a cross-sectional study. Exploratory factor analysis was performed to evaluate the factor structure of the ECR-items. Cronbach’s alpha was used to assess internal consistency. The results related to the short form of the ECR are in line with those of the German full-length version of the measure (ECR-RD 36). Internal consistencies were in an adequate range. The ECR short form can be recommended as a screening measure of attachment styles in primary care.

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  • Katja Brenk-Franz & Johannes Ehrenthal & Tobias Freund & Nico Schneider & Bernhard Strauß & Fabian Tiesler & Henning Schauenburg & Jochen Gensichen, 2018. "Evaluation of the short form of “Experience in Close Relationships” (Revised, German Version “ECR-RD12”) - A tool to measure adult attachment in primary care," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 13(1), pages 1-10, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0191254
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0191254
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    1. Katja Brenk-Franz & Bernhard Strauss & Fabian Tiesler & Christian Fleischhauer & Paul Ciechanowski & Nico Schneider & Jochen Gensichen, 2015. "The Influence of Adult Attachment on Patient Self-Management in Primary Care - The Need for a Personalized Approach and Patient-Centred Care," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 10(9), pages 1-9, September.
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