Effectiveness of Eidetic Psychotherapy on Psychosomatic Symptoms in Adults with Anxious Attachment Style

Abstract

Background: Individuals exhibiting an Anxious Attachment Style often experience more severe Psychosomatic Symptoms compared to those with other insecure attachment styles. These symptoms can lead to a diminished quality of life and impaired functioning. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of Eidetic Psychotherapy as a psychological intervention for managing Psychosomatic Symptoms in Adults with Anxious Attachment Style. We hypothesized that there would be a significant reduction in Psychosomatic Symptoms following therapeutic intervention sessions.

Methodology: The sample consisted of 15 adults, including 7 males and 8 females (Mean Age = 20.27, SD = 1.36), recruited from academic institutes in Islamabad, Pakistan, using purposive sampling. A pre-and post-experimental design was employed, with the Revised Adult Attachment Scale - Close Relationship Version (RAAS; Collins, 1996) used for initial screening. The Psychosomatic Symptoms Scale (PSS-35; Vulić-Prtorić, 2021) was administered at the baseline. Eight to twelve individual therapy sessions were conducted with the participants, and levels of Psychosomatic Symptoms were reassessed post-intervention using PSS-35. Paired-sample t-tests were employed to compare mean differences.

Results: The analysis of pre-test and post-test scores revealed a significant decrease in both the frequency (t = 3.20, p = .006) and severity (t = 3.09, p = .008) of Psychosomatic Symptoms among the study participants.

Conclusion: Consequently, Eidetic Psychotherapy emerges as a promising therapeutic approach for enhancing the well-being of individuals suffering from Psychosomatic Symptoms associated with anxious attachment.