Dai legami alle carriere: Comprendere il ruolo degli stili di attaccamento nella vita adulta e nella soddisfazione della carriera

This master’s thesis investigates the impact adult attachment styles have on various workplace outcomes, specifically focusing on life satisfaction, career satisfaction, organizational commitment, and the intention to turnover. The results broaden the scope of attachment theory by demonstrating its significance in the workplace, similar to its established role in personal relationships. The study revealed that secure attachment significantly enhances career satisfaction and organizational commitment. Individuals with secure attachment styles display higher life and career satisfaction, demonstrating a better ability to navigate workplace environments and develop professional competencies. Conversely, insecure attachment styles, particularly fearful and dismissive types, negatively correlate with life and career satisfaction, indicating that these individuals face difficulties in adapting to workplace settings and forming effective interpersonal relationships. The research also found that gender differences do not significantly differ in attachment styles or their impact on workplace outcomes. Additionally, the study showed that working longer hours adversely affects both life and career satisfaction, drawing attention to the importance of maintaining a balanced work-life dynamic. Secure attachment and organizational commitment were significant predictors of career satisfaction. The practical implications of this study emphasize the need for interventions to support insecurely attached employees and the implementation of policies that foster work-life balance.