Influencia de los estilos de crianza en el vínculo de pareja de adultos de la ciudad de Quito, en el año 2025

Abstract

This research explores how childhood parenting styles influence the way individuals form emotional bonds in their adult romantic relationships. The study focused on three parenting approaches: authoritarian, permissive, and democratic and their connection with different attachment styles in adulthood: secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized. The sample included 90 adults between the ages of 25 and 45, all residing in Quito. A quantitative, correlational design was used, and two validated instruments were applied: the PAQ, to assess perceived parenting style, and the ECR-R, to identify the participants' attachment style. Findings revealed a notable presence of disorganized attachment, particularly among younger adults, and a higher frequency of the authoritarian parenting style. A meaningful correlation was also found between the permissive style and anxious attachment. These results highlight the lasting effect of early family experiences on adult emotional functioning and suggest the value of incorporating this knowledge into therapeutic and educational interventions aimed at promoting healthier relationship patterns.