TY  - BOOK
AU  - Mansueto, Jessyle V.,
AU  - Cuyos, Hallery E.,
AU  - Daniot, Cresna Jei V.,
AU  - Flores, Kaycee Leen B.,
AU  - Louie Jay A. Macion,
TI  - Birth orders and its influence on developing attachment styles: a study among criminology students at the University of Cebu-Banilad 
PY  - 2025///
CY  - Cebu City, Philippines
PB  - University of Cebu-Banilad
KW  - Social sciences
KW  - Birth order
KW  - Attachment styles
KW  - Secure attachment
KW  - Anxious attachment
KW  - Avoidant attachment
KW  - Criminology students
KW  - Descriptive
KW  - University of Cebu, Cebu City
N1  - Includes bibliographical references; Adult
N2  - "The study examined the relationship between birth order and attachment styles among male criminology students at the University of Cebu-Banilad, addressing the theory that birth order influences personality and social behaviors. Aimed to identify common attachment styles across different birth orders, determine any significant relationships between these variables, and explore whether attachment styles vary based on age, family structure, or birth order.

Using a quantitative research design, the researchers gathered data from 227 respondents through a structured survey questionnaire that measured four attachment styles: secure, avoidant, anxious, and disorganized. Statistical analyses, including Chi-square and multivariate analysis of variance [MANOVA], were utilized to determine the significance of birth order in shaping these attachment tendencies.

The results revealed that middle children were most likely to exhibit secure attachment, while eldest children leaned toward avoidant attachment, and youngest children showed a higher prevalence of anxious attachment. Birth order was found to significantly influence attachment styles, whereas factors like age and family structure did not show a statistically significant impact. To support these findings, the researchers developed a psychoeducational infographic aimed at addressing emotional needs and promoting healthier attachment patterns based on birth order differences." —Abstract
ER  -