CONCEPT PAPER FORMAT

THIRD YEAR BS PSYCHOLOGY

GROUP NO.

Title: Attachment Style as a Predictor of Emotional Intelligence Among Young Adult Population
Amidst Social Media Dependency
RATIONALE:
In today's digital age, social media has become an integral part of young adults' lives, shaping their social
interactions, self-expression, and emotional experiences. Concurrently, attachment theory posits that early
attachment experiences influence individuals' interpersonal relationships and emotional regulation
throughout their lives. However, limited research has explored the interplay between attachment styles,
emotional intelligence, and social media dependency among young adults. Understanding how attachment
styles predict emotional intelligence amidst social media dependency can provide valuable insights into
the psychological mechanisms underlying young adults' online and offline behaviors, contributing to
interventions aimed at promoting healthy emotional development and relationship satisfaction in the
digital era.
OBJECTIVES:
1. To examine the relationship between attachment styles and emotional intelligence among
young adults: This objective aims to investigate how different attachment styles (e.g., secure,
anxious, avoidant) are associated with variations in emotional intelligence among young adults.
2. To explore the role of social media dependency in the relationship between attachment
styles and emotional intelligence: This objective seeks to understand how social media
dependency moderates or mediates the relationship between attachment styles and emotional
intelligence among young adults.
3. To identify specific patterns of attachment styles, emotional intelligence, and social media
usage: This objective involves identifying patterns or clusters of attachment styles, emotional
intelligence levels, and social media usage patterns among young adults, providing a nuanced
understanding of individual differences in psychological functioning in the digital age.
4. To investigate the implications of attachment style and emotional intelligence for social
media behavior and interpersonal relationships: This objective aims to explore how
attachment styles and emotional intelligence influence young adults' social media behavior,
relationship satisfaction, and interpersonal dynamics both online and offline.
5. To provide insights for interventions and support programs aimed at promoting healthy
emotional development and relationship satisfaction among young adults: This objective
involves translating research findings into practical recommendations for interventions and
support programs targeted at enhancing emotional intelligence, fostering secure attachment, and
mitigating negative effects of social media dependency among young adults.
RESEARCH QUESTION:
1. What is the relationship between attachment styles and emotional intelligence among young
adults?
2. How are attachment styles associated with social media dependency among young adults?
3. What is the influence of social media dependency on emotional intelligence among young adults?
4. Do attachment styles predict emotional intelligence amidst social media dependency in young
adults?

TENTATIVE THEORY OR
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK:

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY:

Quantitative Research Design:
1. Participants:
 The participants will be young adults aged 18 to 25 years old recruited from
diverse backgrounds, including university students, working professionals,
and community members.
2. Sampling:
 Utilize stratified sampling techniques to ensure representation across
different attachment styles and levels of social media dependency.
3. Measurement Instruments:
 Attachment Styles: Assess attachment styles using a validated measure such
as the Experiences in Close Relationships Scale (ECR).
 Emotional Intelligence: Measure emotional intelligence using standardized
tools such as the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (TEIQue).
 Social Media Dependency: Evaluate social media dependency using a
validated scale like the Social Media Dependency Scale (SMDS).
4. Data Collection:
 Administer the survey questionnaire electronically or in-person to
participants, ensuring confidentiality and anonymity of responses.
5. Data Analysis:
 Conduct statistical analyses, including correlation analysis and regression
analysis, to examine the relationships between attachment styles, emotional
intelligence, and social media dependency.
 Explore potential moderating or mediating effects of social media
dependency on the relationship between attachment styles and emotional
intelligence.
6. Ethical Considerations:
 Obtain informed consent from all participants.
 Ensure confidentiality and anonymity of participants' responses.
 Adhere to ethical guidelines for conducting research with human
participants.