Understanding Adult Separation Anxiety: Exploring Predictors and Comparisons with Depression, Anxiety, Intolerance of Uncertainty and Emotional Regulation in Emerging Adults

In this study, our focus is on Adult Separation Anxiety, particularly within a sample of Emerging Adults, spanning from 18 to 26 years old (72.6% women, 26.8% men). Emerging Adulthood denotes a life stage bridging adulthood and adolescence. Given that a significant portion of our sample (43.3%) has exhibited clinical levels of adult separation anxiety, we aim to deepen our understanding of this construct. To achieve this, we have conducted comparative analyses between adult separation anxiety and other psychological constructs, including depression, anxiety, intolerance to uncertainty, and emotional regulation. Furthermore, we have explored whether these constructs can serve as predictors of adult separation anxiety.