Keywords
romantic self-concept; self-concept; love life; love life satisfaction; subconscious; social cognitive model of transference; self-verification theory
Abstract
This study aimed to examine the relationship between romantic self-concept (self-concept in the realm of love) and satisfaction in one’s love life. Drawing from a population of mainly college students, overall self-concept was measured using the “Six-Factor Self-Concept Scale for Adults” (Stake, 1994). Additionally, the assessment was augmented by incorporating several more curated questions specifically designed to measure one’s romantic self-concept. Moreover, their satisfaction in love life was measured using Neto’s (2005) “Satisfaction with Love Life Scale”. Lastly “The Relationship Assessment Scale” (Hendrick, 1988) was used to measure couple satisfaction for those who were not single. The guiding hypothesis proposed that those with a higher (more positive) romantic self-concept will experience greater satisfaction levels within their love lives. This research highlights the intricate dynamics and influences shaping the link between individuals' self-perceptions and their experiences in romance.
Thesis Completion Year
2024
Thesis Completion Semester
Spring
Thesis Chair
W. Steven Saunders
College
College of Sciences
Department
Psychology
Thesis Discipline
Psychology
Language
English
Access Status
Campus Access
Length of Campus Access
1 year
Campus Location
Orlando (Main) Campus
STARS Citation
Shakibi, Veyda, "The Relationship Between Romantic Self-Concept and Satisfaction in Love Life" (2024). Honors Undergraduate Theses. 84.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hut2024/84