When adolescents disagree with others about their symptoms: Differences in attachment organization as an explanation of discrepancies between adolescent, parent, and peer reports of behavior problems

• DOI: 10.1017/s0954579405050248
• Publication Date: 2005-05-13T14:30:51Z
• Authors: LAUREN E. BERGER; KATHLEEN M. JODL; JOSEPH P. ALLEN; KATHLEEN B. McELH...; GABRIEL P. KUPERMINC
• Keywords: Concordance; Attachment measures; Strange situation

This study examined whether attachment theory could be used to shed light on the often high degree of discordance between self- and observer ratings behavioral functioning symptomatology. Interview-based assessments organization, using Adult Attachment Interview, were as predictors lack agreement other reports emotional problems among 176 moderately at-risk adolescents. Lack was measured in terms concordance adolescent parent or close friend report equivalent measures adjustment. Insecure-dismissing linked less absolute mother externalizing symptoms, conduct. Insecure-preoccupied associated with higher levels reporting internalizing symptoms relative The findings suggest that organization may one factor accounts for individual differences adolescence.