Adult attachment orientations and subjective well-being: Emotional intelligence and self-esteem as moderators

• Xu Li

  South China Normal University and Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology

• Xue Zheng

  South China Normal University

We examined emotional intelligence (EI) and self-esteem as mediators of the relationship between adult attachment orientations and subjective well-being (SWB). A total of 585 undergraduates from 2 Chinese universities completed measures of the 4 variables. Bootstrap mediation analysis revealed that both EI and self-esteem acted as mediators of the relationship. In addition, a serial mediating role of EI via self-esteem was found. The findings are consistent with predictions derived from attachment theory, and expand on a growing body of research findings on the association between adult attachment orientations and SWB. Implications of the findings and limitations in the study are discussed.

1. Xu Li, South China Normal University and Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology
   Center for Studies of Psychological Application, School of Psychology, and Psychological Counseling Center
2. Xue Zheng, South China Normal University
   Center for Studies of Psychological Application, School of Psychology

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