title: Mediationg Role of Mindfulness as a Trait Between Attachment Styles and Depressive Symptoms.
abstract: Attachment styles and dysfunctional symptoms have been associated. This relationship could be affected by metacognitive capacity. The aim of this study is to clarify the relationship between depressive symptoms, attachment styles, and metacognitive capacity. In addition, the mediating role of metacognition between attachment and depressive symptoms has been studied. A total of 505 participants recruited from the general population of the province of Bizkaia (Spain) completed questionnaires regarding depression, anxiety, mindfulness, decentering, and attachment. Results showed positive and significant relations between (a) dysfunctional symptoms and insecure attachment styles and (b) metacognitive capacity and secure attachment style. Additionally, the mediating role of metacognition between attachment and depressive symptoms was confirmed. Intervention in metacognitive abilities such as mindfulness could be a useful therapeutic tool for depressive symptoms.
authors.affiliation: a University of Deusto.
authors.forename: Leticia
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Linares
authors.affiliation: a University of Deusto.
authors.forename: Paula
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Jauregui
authors.affiliation: b University of Basque Country.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Herrero-Fernández
authors.affiliation: a University of Deusto.
authors.forename: Ana
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Estévez
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003863:Depression / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D000067489:Metacognition; D008875:Middle Aged; D064866:Mindfulness; D009769:Object Attachment; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Attachment; depression; metacognition; mindfulness