Relación entre los estilos de apego y las estrategias de afrontamiento en adolescentes de 12 a 15 años en una institución educativa de la ciudad de Quito, durante el periodo septiembre 2025 a enero 2026

Abstract

This study examined the relationship between attachment styles and coping strategies in adolescence. Attachment is understood as a lasting emotional bond toward significant others, characterized by the search for proximity, safety, and emotional support (Bowlby, 1988). Coping strategies refer to the cognitive and behavioral efforts individuals use to manage internal or external demands that are appraised as stressful or exceeding personal resources (Lazarus & Folkman, 1984). A quantitative, descriptive-correlational, cross-sectional design was employed with a sample of 68 students from upper basic education at a private educational institution during 2025. Pearson correlation analyses showed a positive and significant association between attachment security and productive coping strategies (r=.381**), supporting the role of family as a protective factor. In contrast, parental interference was associated with non-productive coping (r= .315**), suggesting that intrusive involvement may restrict adolescents’ emotional autonomy. Overall, secure attachment appears to promote problem-solving and adaptive adjustment, whereas excessive control may hinder effective coping. These findings highlight the importance of balancing emotional support with the promotion of autonomy during this developmental stage.