Adult Attachment Style and Marital Satisfaction
Journal Title: INDIAN JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Marital satisfaction is an important element for successful family life and personal growth. Various factors have significant effects on the marital satisfaction, like financial management, personality issues, equalitarian roles, religious orientation, sexual relationship etc. In recent times there has been a rise in divorce rates, couples living separately, couples dissatisfied with their marriage, etc. This could possibly be because of individuals having different attachment styles entering into a relationship. Basic proposition of attachment theory is that internal models of attachment (starting right from infancy) remain relatively stable across the life span. Methods: This study examined links between adult attachment style and marriage satisfaction in Indian adults. 24 participants (13 females and 11 males) aged 25-45 years (Mean = 35.35, SD = 6.01117), completed the Revised Adult Attachment Style (RAAS) and ENRICH Marital Satisfaction Scale (EMS). All the participants were heterosexual and married Results: Results indicated that participants having Secure attachment style were more satisfied with their marriage than participants having Insecure (Fearful, Preoccupied, Dismissive) attachment style.
Authors and Affiliations
Pankti Shah, Sargam Bihari, Chitra Munshi
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- DOI 10.30877/IJMH.5.2.2018.229-233
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