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ENGL 105
Argumentative Research Essay Outline
Name:
Tala Alrantisi
Topic:
How does a father's emotional unavailability influence an anxious attachment style in their child's committed romantic relationships?
Title Ideas: The Father’s Role: How Paternal Influence Shapes Anxious Attachment in Adult Relationships
DRAFT THESIS PART 1 - Summary of what your sources say on your topic (full sentences)
:
·
Introduce each author
by name and summarize their argument
(1 sentence for each)’
1.
“Relationship between paternal adult attachment and adolescent anxiety: The chain-mediating effect of paternal psychological flexibility and father adolescent attachment”.
Research psychologists Mengge li, Xin Chen, and Huoliang Gong’s at the School of Psychology, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
. Their main argument revolves around the influence of a father’s attachment style on the child. they
argue the idea that a father’s emotional bond with the mother has a direct influence on adolescent anxiety. However, the direct father-child relationship and the ability to provide emotional warmth and support play a more crucial role in the child’s anxiety levels. (Li et al. 2022. 10) 2.
“Anxiety levels in clinically referred children and their parents: Examining the unique influence of self-reported attachment styles and interview-based reflective functioning in mothers and fathers”.
Similar to Mengge li, Psychology professors Barbara H. Esbjørn, Signe H. Pedersen, and Sarah I. F. Daniel from the Department of Psychology at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, investigate the different parental adult attachments (secure, anxious, avoidant) and their contribution to child anxiety.
(just a short sentence is good for each)
Additionally, they examine the parent's RF/Reflective functioning, or the ability to understand and alleviate the child’s emotional experiences. (Esbjørn et al. 2013. 15)
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3.
“The Relationships Among Parents’ Anxious and Avoidant Attachment, Emotion Dysregulation,
and Parenting”
Research professors C. Andrew Conway, Mariana K. Falconier, and Jinhee delve into the attachment-related anxiety and avoidance styles in parents that affect their nurturing and discipline techniques. They highlight the importance of understanding attachment theory and how parents affect the formation of the child’s identity. (Conway et al. 2023. 18)
4-
“
The Associations Between Early Maladaptive Schemas and Adult Attachment Styles: A Meta-Analysis”
Gery C. Karantzas, and clinical psychologist Rita Younan at the School of Psychology, Deakin University, investigate the importance of
the connections between insecure attachment styles and the early insecure thoughts and patterns that are formed in early development and carried throughout adulthood (early maladaptive schemas OR EMS).
DRAFT THESIS PART 2 - Your own original argument in response to the research question (
full sentences
, be specific!)
While I acknowledge the validity of the evidence provided by various authors on the crucial role in the paternal role of a child’s clinical anxiety, I further propose that a father’s emotional unavailability directly influences the anxious attachment style in a child’s committed relationship (excellent). While both parental emotional support is crucial to a child’s well-being, the father’s support is critical for helping to alleviate a child’s stress and anxiety. Without consistent support and warmth from a father the child develops a fragile sense of intimacy and needs constant reassurance to help them feel secure, which can be demanding in a committed relationship. Recognizing this pattern can encourage parents to adopt nurturing techniques to promote emotional stability and can help adults with anxious attachment uncover the root cause of their behavior, and work on healing their insecurities.
Great work - a bit of editing Ideally, this self-awareness aids them in creating healthier relationships with their significant other.
strengthens the argument and often fewer words, shorter sentences clarifies the ideas.
CEA Paragraph 1
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Claim: (1-2 clear sentences that expand upon part 2 of the thesis/YOUR argument)
A father’s emotional unavailability directly influences an anxious attachment style in a child
, which directly affects their emotional development… (adding a bit more here from the analysis is helpful)
. ✓
Evidence: (2 quotations, provide page # & title of source in brackets): ✓
“When attachment figures are unavailable, unresponsive, or unsupportive, infants may develop a negative view of themselves and others and will form an insecure attachment.”
(The Relationships Among Parents’ Anxious and Avoidant Attachment, Emotion Dysregulation, and Parenting. 2)
“Experiences of inconsistent or inept care tend to result in an anxious attachment style, indicated by high levels of attachment anxiety” (The Associations Between Early Maladaptive Schemas and Adult Attachment Styles: A Meta-Analysis. 4)
Analysis ideas: (3-5)
1.
Emphasize how the first evidence suggests that when a father lacks a support system, the child fails to form a healthy identity formation, as well as the necessary skills to mediate such anxious thoughts. Additionally, the adolescent internalizes the belief that their close relationships will never provide them with the necessary support and love, based on the father-
child relationship. ✓
2.
The second evidence emphasizes that if children lack the necessary consistent care throughout their early experiences, it’s more likely that they will develop an insecure anxious attachment style which is characterized by a need for constant reassurance and fear of abandonment. ✓
3.
Discuss how when a father fails to validate a child’s emotions and feelings, the child may perceive their emotional experiences as overwhelming and believe that no one truly understands
the intensity of their feelings. This lack of validation contributes to the development of an anxious attachment style. 4.
Agree with the evidence provided. A father’s emotional presence and responsiveness are critical
to shaping a child’s emotional development. 5.
Share relevant personal experiences with lack of paternal emotional unavailability and its impact on anxious attachment. ✓
CEA Paragraph 2
Claim: (1-2 clear sentences that expand upon part 2 of the thesis/YOUR argument)
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A father's emotional unavailability has a stronger influence on a child's development of anxiety disorders compared to that of a mother. ✓
Evidence: (2 quotations, provide page # & title of source in brackets): ✓
“Increasing evidence shows that fathers play a greater role than mothers in internalizing problems (e.g.,
anxiety) during the growth stage of adolescence.” (Relationship between paternal adult attachment and
adolescent anxiety: The chain-mediating effect of paternal psychological flexibility and father adolescent attachment. 1-2)
“Our finding that fathers’ attachment avoidance but not mothers’ attachment significantly predicted the
levels of child anxiety
” (Anxiety levels in clinically referred children and their parents: Examining the unique influence of self-reported attachment styles and interview-based reflective functioning in mothers and fathers. 10)
Analysis ideas: ✓
1.
Discuss the underlying reasons why a father’s emotional unavailability might hold a stronger weight in a child’s life compared to a mother’s. 2.
Evidence shows that fathers play a more impactful role in influencing a child’s anxiety than mothers: agree and emphasize the unique reason why the father’s emotional availability (or lack
thereof) may leave an impact on the child’s anxiety-related emotions.
3.
Explain how children learn to manage anxiety by observing their father’s response to stressors: When fathers lack emotional regulating techniques, children may struggle with building effective coping mechanisms.
4.
Acknowledge that the topic of this essay is heavily influenced by my own experiences- Share relevant personal experiences with anxious attachment and father-child relationship.
(great ideas)
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Claim: (1-2 clear sentences that expand upon part 2 of the thesis/YOUR argument )
Adults with an anxious attachment style
, stemming from early experiences related to unavailable fathers, require constant reassurance to feel secure in their relationships.
To heal, it’s vital for anxious attached adults to learn how to manage their own anxieties without external validation.(a great idea to add to the claim)
Evidence: (2 quotations, provide page # & title of source in brackets):
“Anxiously attached individuals have an excessive need for closeness and approval, are preoccupied with the availability of close others, and have chronic fears of abandonment” (The Associations Between Early Maladaptive Schemas and Adult Attachment Styles: A Meta-Analysis. 20) ✓
Analysis ideas: (3-5) ✓
1.
Emphasize how children internalize their interactions with fathers and develop expectations about emotional closeness and reliability”: This attachment pattern stems from early experiences, particularly with fathers who were emotionally unavailable.
2.
Discuss how the constant need for validation not only implies a lack of trust in the relationship but is also very burdening and emotionally draining for both adults. ✓
3.
Briefly discuss possible mindfulness techniques to manage anxiety within relationships. To heal, it’s vital for anxious attached adults to learn how to manage their own anxieties without external validation.
4.
Analyze why individuals with anxious attachment rely heavily on reassurance from partners.
Excellent work Tala - your strong outline shows the great work and research you’ve already done on your topic. Most of the suggestions are to clarify/strengthen the thesis and claims, but you’re definitely on the right track and I look forward to reading the paper. 13.5/25 (A+)
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