A study of romantic relationship parental attachment emotional regulation and life satisfaction among adolescents

Abstract

Romantic relationships are a major aspect of adolescents lives, as adolescence is often when romantic experiences and relationships first take place. Adolescents who manage emotions are able to manage social relationships effectively which ultimately predicts higher satisfaction with life. The present study was aimed to examine the relationship between romantic relationship, parental attachment, emotional regulation and life satisfaction among adolescents. A total number of 120 Adolescents of both genders studying in grades 11th, and 12th with an age range between 16 to 18 years as per inclusion and exclusion criteria from different schools of Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula were purposively selected. They were assessed on Network of Relationships Inventory-Relationship Qualities Version (NRI-RQV), Inventory of parent and peer attachment revised (IPPA), Emotional Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ), and Satisfaction with life scale (SWLS). The obtained data was analyzed by using Descriptive, Pearson correlation and t test. The obtained results revealed that adolescents with higher score on positive romantic relationship qualities have secure parental attachment, adaptive emotional regulation and life satisfaction than adolescents who score high on negative romantic relationship qualities. Males tend to use more cognitive reappraisal strategies in stressful situations as compared to females. Closeness in romantic relationships as a predictor of psychological well-being, and have a positive link with positive interpersonal relationships. newline