Passionate Love and Relationship Satisfaction in Romantic Relationships among Young Adults

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Page: 487-491

S. Priyadarshini and M.K. Rema (Department of Psychology, Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore, Karnataka)

This study investigates the relationship between Passionate love and relationship satisfaction in romantic relationships among young adults aged 18-25. It suggests an interplay between emotions (passionate love) and cognitive evaluations (relationship satisfaction). Using correlation research design through the purposive sampling method, data were collected from 129 participants. According to the inclusion criteria and exclusion criteria, 126 participants were considered, among which 80 are Female and 46 are Male. Findings were measured using Statistical analysis software. The results indicated a significant positive moderate correlation between passionate love and relationship satisfaction, and a significant regression model indicating that passionate love significantly predicts relationship satisfaction. Independent sample t-test indicates that there are no significant gender differences observed. Participants who are currently in romantic relationships reported significantly higher levels of passionate love and relationship satisfaction compared to those who are not currently in romantic relationships but were previously in romantic relationships.