The Effect Of Separation Anxiety On The Attachment Styles Affecting Workplace Performance In Adults

Abstract

The present study aimed to exploratively examine the relationship between adult separation anxiety, attachment styles, and workplace performance in a sample of working adults. Using standardized self-report measures like ASA-27 for separation anxiety, AAQ for attachment styles, and the Job Satisfaction Survey (JSS) for workplace performance, the study sought to understand whether emotional and relational vulnerabilities have a measurable impact on job related functioning. The findings revealed that while a significant number of participants exhibited high levels of separation anxiety and predominantly anxious attachment styles, there was no statistically significant correlation between separation anxiety and attachment styles(avoidant and anxious). Furthermore, neither attachment styles nor separation anxiety were found to be significantly associated with workplace performance. These results suggest that while emotional distress may be present in individuals, it does not necessarily translate into diminished professional performance. The study contributes to the ongoing dialogue in occupational and clinical psychology by challenging assumptions about the direct impact of emotional vulnerabilities on work behaviour and highlights the need for more nuanced and contextual research in this area.