College adaptation and realization of attachment in specific close relationships

Privrženost je veza u kojoj pojedinac traži i održava odnos bliskosti s nekom osobom, s kojom ima dugotrajnu emocionalnu vezu, a takva tendencija posebno je izražena u stresnim razdobljima i situacijama. Svaki odnos tijekom odrasle dobi može postati izvorom privrženosti, iako su to obično ljubavni partneri, prijatelji, te članovi obitelji. Jedna od velikih životnih promjena kroz koju danas sve više pojedinaca prolazi je svakako fakultetsko obrazovanje. Prilagodba na studij za mnoge je stresan događaj, a pogotovo za brucoše koji se po prvi puta nalaze u sasvim novoj situaciji. U ovom kontekstu relevantnim se pokazuju i faktori vezani uz funkcioniranje pojedinca u bliskim odnosima. Cilj ovog istraživanja bio je ispitati odnos realizacije privrženosti prema članovima obitelji, prijateljima i partneru te prilagodbe studenata na studij. U ovom istraživanju sudjelovao je 151 student prve godine Sveučilišta u Zadru. Utvrđena je veća realizacija funkcija privrženog ponašanja u odnosu s članom obitelji nego li s prijateljem ili partnerom, kao i veća realizacija funkcija privrženosti u odnosu s prijateljem nego s partnerom. Djevojke iskazuju snažnije privržena ponašanja od mladića. Nadalje pokazalo se da postoji razlika u emocionalnoj prilagodbi s obzirom na spol te su djevojke emocionalno prilagođenije od mladića. Pojedinci koji u većoj mjeri ostvaruju privrženost u odnosu s važnom drugom osobom ukupno su prilagođeniji studiju.Attachment is a relationship in which an individual seeks and maintains intimacy with another person, with whom he has a long-lasting emotional connection, and this tendency is particularly pronounced during stressful periods and situations. Every relationship formed in adulthood can become the source of the attachment, although these are usually relationships with a romantic partner, friend or a family member. One of the major life changes that individuals have to face is the transition to college. Adjustment to college is a stressful event for many, especially for the freshmen who find themselves in a completely new situation for the first time. In this context, factors related to the functioning of an individual in close relationships showed relevant. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship of realization of attachment to family members, friends and romantic partner, and adjustment of students to college. This research involved 151 first-year student of the Zadar University. Study found a greater attachment in relationship with a family member than with a friend or partner. The girls have shown stronger attachment behaviours than boys. It has been found that the girls are emotionally more tailored than boys. Individuals who have shown greater attachment in a relationship with the significant others were also better adjusted to college