Investigating the role of perceived parental relationship styles and attachment styles of young adults in predicting subjective well-being levels in romantic relationships

The purpose of this study is to investigate the levels of perceived parental relationship styles and attachment styles among young adults aged 18-35 and their prediction of subjective well-being in romantic relationships. The research was conducted with a total of 350 young adults, consisting of 125 males and 225 females. Data for the study were obtained using the Perceived Parental Relationship Scale, the Experiences in Close Relationships Inventory (ECRI-1), and the Subjective Well-Being in Romantic Relationships Scale. Additionally, a personal information form was used to collect demographic information from the participants. When examining the dependent variable of subjective well-being in romantic relationships in terms of demographic variables, it was found that the level of subjective well-being in romantic relationships did not differ significantly by gender, but participants between the ages of 26-35 had higher levels of subjective well-being in romantic relationships. Regarding the sub-dimensions of the dependent variable, it was found that married participants had higher relationship satisfaction, and participants with a high school education experienced more difficulties in deciding to form a family. Concerning the variable of relationship duration, participants with a relationship duration of 0-12 months had stronger partner communication. Additionally, the father's education level did not significantly differ in relation to the dependent variable, while the mother's education level was found to influence the participants' levels of allocating time to their partners. According to the results of the regression analysis, participants' perceptions of maternal indifference towards paternal care and attachment styles significantly predicted their levels of subjective well-being in romantic relationships. The findings were discussed in light of the literature, and recommendations for future studies were provided.