Etiological Pathways to Rejection Sensitivity in a High-Risk Sample

Stephanie A. Godleski, Rina D. Eiden, Lorig Kachadourian, Joseph F. Lucke

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Abstract

Rejection sensitivity is associated with social–emotional maladjustment in both childhood and adulthood. However, less is known about the etiology of rejection sensitivity. The present study tests an etiological model for rejection sensitivity using a high-risk sample (N = 227) with prospective data from infancy (i.e., 12 months) to adolescence (i.e., eighth grade). Evidence for social learning and attachment theories was demonstrated. In particular, family and parenting factors, such as family conflict and maternal harshness, were predictive of rejection sensitivity in adolescence. Implications for intervention and prevention efforts are discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)715-727
Number of pages13
JournalPersonality and Social Psychology Bulletin
Volume45
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 1 2019

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Social Psychology

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