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Contribution title Attachment and Resilience in Tunisian Adolescents
Contribution code D3.039
Authors
  1. Randaline Ayoub University Hospital Fattouma Bourguiba Monastir Tunisia/University of Monastir Presenter
  2. Najoua Brigui Etablissement public de santé mentale de l'Aube
  3. Hela Ben Abid University Hospital Fattouma Bourguiba Monastir Tunisia/University of Monastir
  4. Maha Ajmi Fattouma Bourguiba University Hospital- University of Monastir
  5. Asma Guedria Fattouma Bourguiba Hospital- University of Monastir
Form of presentation Poster
Topic
  • T06 - Adolescent
Abstract Introduction:
Adolescence is a period of change and transition. A high level of resilience during this period is correlated with less psychopathology during adolescence and adulthood, as well as better adaptation throughout life. The purpose of the present study was to characterize resilience among adolescent and to study its relationship with attachment.
Methods:
We conducted a cross-sectional study in middle schools in the city of Sousse. Our questionnaire consisted of two parts: the first part was devoted to the collection of sociodemographic characteristics and lifestyle habits of adolescents and the second part was devoted to the assessment of resilience through the CYRM 28 questionnaire as well as the attachment security.
Results:
We enrolled 527 participants, with an average age of 13.24 ± 0.964 years. We noted that 13.3% of the adolescents had a family history of organic disorders; 2.3% reported a family history of psychiatric disorders; 8.2% had a personal history of organic disorders, and 2.7% had a personal history of psychiatric disorders. Among our population, 55.4% participated in extracurricular activities, and 11.8% were involved in associative activities. Regarding substance use, 1.9% of the adolescents reported alcohol consumption, 1.9% smoked tobacco, and 2.5% reported using other psychoactive substances. The mean CYRM 28 score was 101.61±13.8. A secure attachment style was found in 61.2% of adolescents. Factors associated with a higher resilience score included participation in extracurricular activities ( p=0.01) and secure attachment ( p=0.01), while tobacco use was associated with a lower resilience score (p=0.01).
Conclusion:
Secure attachment can promote resilience in adolescents, helping them to overcome difficulties and to thrive in life. Therefore, it is crucial to raise awareness among parents about the importance of early interactions and support them in fostering a higher quality of attachment.