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| Personal Name | Morales, Irish Vienne C. |
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| Resource Title | Attachment style and online stalking behavior of young Filipino heterosexual adults toward their exes after breakup : a mixed-methods study |
| Date Issued | 08 January 2025 |
| Abstract | The quantitative-correlational study examines the relationship between attachment styles and online stalking behaviors among young Filipino heterosexual adults aged 18-25 after a romantic breakup. The study aimed (1) to determine the attachment style of young Filipino heterosexual adults while they were in their previous romantic relationship, (2) to determine their stalking behavior towards their former romantic partners after breakup, and (3) to investigate the correlation between their attachment style and the level of their stalking behavior. 100 participants were surveyed, with the data analyzed using Spearman’s rank-order correlation. Supplementary qualitative data was also collected through structured interviews with five participants. Results revealed that 43% of participants had a fearful attachment style, 37% were preoccupied, 13% were dismissive, and 7% were secure, indicating significant anxiety and avoidance within the sample. Fearful and preoccupied individuals demonstrated moderate levels, while secure and dismissive individuals exhibited low stalking behavior. Although statistical analysis revealed no significant correlations between attachment styles and stalking behaviors, qualitative findings highlighted themes such as the fluidity of attachment styles, lingering emotional bonds, curiosity-driven behaviors, the role of social media in triggering stalking, and the decline of online stalking behavior overtime. |
| Degree Course | Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication : Interpersonal and Instructional Communication |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | attachment style; online stalking behavior; romantic relationship; romantic breakup; young adult; Filipino heterosexuals; Cyberstalking; Attachment behavior; Man-woman relationship |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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