science @lemmy.world ooli @lemmy.world 3mo ago

Insecure attachment to fathers linked to increased mental health issues and alcohol use

www.psypost.org Insecure attachment to fathers linked to increased mental health issues and alcohol use

Adolescents with insecure attachment to their fathers are more likely to develop internalizing and externalizing mental health symptoms, which can lead to increased alcohol use. Attachment to mothers did not show a similar association with these outcomes.

Psychology @lemmy.world realcaseyrollins @thelemmy.club 2mo ago

www.psypost.org /insecure-attachment-to-fathers-linked-to-increased-mental-health-issues-and-alcohol-use/

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We been know.
- It's funny, because there was an effort in the 80's questioning the value of fathers. It was a serious push at the time.
  
  Like wtf is wrong with these people?
  
  Fathers are great but none is definitely better than insecure attachment to one. The father whose presence or love comes and goes or isn’t stable fucks you up far more than the one who you don’t have
Psypost out here throwing hands
I drink because I'm bored with life, not any issues with my father lol
- I’m a complex human being. I don’t drink JUST because of my issues with my father.
- Bored and despondent. We'll see how I'm doing after the next presidential swearing-in.
stop attacking me
This is a totally new idea that hasn't been known forever
No fucking shit
Tracks
So that's why I drink. I already knew, but it's validating to have someone else say so. Good thing I'm in therapy.

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