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The means of the dependent variables were compared across the measures of attachment in order to assess the similarity of patterns across the types. This comparison indicated that scores of faith maturity were similar in range for each of the related attachment categories. Table 4
Comparison ofMeans across Attachment Categories
Faith Maturity
Total
Vertical
Horizontal
Mat. Parental Bonding
Optimal
194.8
72.1
48.2
Affectionate Constraint
192.1
70.9
48.4
Affectionless Control
190.2
70.2
47.4
Neglect
192.7
72.9
47.1
Childhood Attachment
Secure
193.4
71.5
48.2
Avoidant
187.0
67.3
47.4
Insecure
191.5
71.9
47.7
Number of Missing Observations: 4
In the comparison of Total Faith Maturity and Maternal Parental Bonding and
Childhood Attachment, the highest mean for Maternal Parental Bonding was in the
Optimal subscale (194.8). This compared to the highest mean in Childhood Attachment
being in the Secure subscale (193.4). For Vertical Faith Maturity, the highest mean for
Maternal Parental Bonding was in the Neglect Subscale (72.9). This compared to the
highest mean in Childhood Attachment being in the Insecure Subscale (71.9). For
Horizontal Faith Maturity, the highest mean for Maternal Parental Bonding was in
Optimal (48.2) and Affectionate Constraint (48.4) Subscales. This compared to the
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