Mediating Effect of Interpersonal Satisfaction between Attachment Anxiety and College Adjustment among Undergraduate Students

Objectives This study aimed to identify the mediating effect of interpersonal satisfaction on the relationship between attachment anxiety and college life adjustment among university students, providing data for programs to enhance this adjustment. Methods Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaires from 183 university students in regions located in A and D. To analyze the mediating effect of interpersonal satisfaction in the relationship between attachment anxiety and college life adjustment, hierarchical multiple regression analysis was performed. Results Attachment anxiety correlated significantly with interpersonal satisfaction (r=-.514, p<.001) and college life adjustment (r=-.256, p<.001). Interpersonal satisfaction was also significantly related to college life adjustment (r=.541, p<.001). Furthermore, interpersonal satisfaction completely mediated the relationship between attachment anxiety and college life adjustment (F=22.828, p<.001). Conclusions Students with high attachment anxiety reported lower interpersonal satisfaction and difficulties in adjusting to college life. Enhancing stable attachments and interpersonal relationships is essential to improve students' adaptation to college life.