Based on former research, it can be assumed that attachment relationships provide a context in which children develop both the effortful control (EC) capacity and the repertoire of responses to regulate distress. Both are important to understand children’s (mal)adjustment. While the latter assumption has been supported in several studies, less is known about links between attachment and EC. We administered questionnaires to measure anxious and avoidant attachment or trust in maternal support in two samples of early adolescents. EC was reported by the child in Sample 1 ( n = 244), and by mother in Sample 2 ( n = 177). In both samples, mothers reported children’s maladjustment. Consistent with predictions, insecure attachment was related to reduced EC. Moreover, EC indirectly linked insecure attachment to maladjustment. This study provides evidence that studying EC is important to understand the self-regulatory mechanisms explaining the link between attachment and (mal)adjustment in early adolescence.

Joke Heylen

Michael W. Vasey

Adinda Dujardin

Eva Vandevivere

Caroline Braet

Rudi De Raedt

Guy Bosmans

The Journal of Early Adolescence

The Journal of Early Adolescence publishes articles that increase our understanding of individuals, 10 through 14 years of age, in the life span. The journal is designed to present major theoretical papers, state-of-the-art papers, and current research, as well as reviews of important professional books and early adolescent films and literature. A complete Policy Statement and information about submissions are available from the Editor.

The Journal of Early Adolescence aims to publish articles that enhance our understanding of individuals aged 10 to 14 years in the life span. The journal features significant theoretical papers, cutting-edge research, and current studies, as well as reviews of important professional books and early adolescent films and literature. A complete policy statement and submission information are available from the editor.

《Journal of Early Adolescence》致力于发表关于10至14岁个体的研究文章，旨在增进我们对这一年龄段生命历程的理解。期刊内容包括重要的理论论文、前沿研究以及当前的研究成果，同时也会评审重要的专业书籍、早期青少年电影和文学作品。完整的政策声明和投稿信息可从编辑处获取。

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心理学	3
心理学, 家庭研究	4
心理学, 心理学发育	4

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