Examination of the relationship between relationship satisfaction and romantic obsession of university students

In this study, it was aimed to determine the relationship between relationship satisfaction and romantic obsession in university students. For this purpose, data were collected and analyzed through measurement tools measuring the relevant variables. Data were obtained from 200 (100 female, 100 male) university students between the ages of 18-25 in the research, which was carried out by relational and questionnaire method. The criteria for participants to have an active relationship for at least 3 months were met. The information of the individuals participating in the study was collected with the socio-demographic information form created by the researcher. The 'Relationship Satisfaction Scale (ISS)' to determine the relationship satisfaction level of university students, the 'Romantic Relationship Obsessions and Compulsions Scale (RIOKS)' to measure obsessive-compulsive symptoms of romantic relationship, and the 'Partner-Related Obsessive-Compulsive Scale' to measure partner-related obsessive-compulsive symptoms. Symptom Scale (PIOCD)' was used. SPSS program was used in the analysis of the data. The skewness and kurtosis values were checked to determine whether the scales used in the study had a normal distribution feature. At the same time, internal consistency coefficients were examined to determine the reliability of the scales used. Regression and correlation analysis methods were used to determine the direction and strength of the relationship between the variables. In the comparison analysis between groups, ANOVA and t-Test were performed. According to the research findings, as the relationship satisfaction of university students increases, their obsessions and compulsions about the relationship decrease. In addition, as relationship satisfaction increases, obsessions and compulsions about the partner decrease. As a result, it was found that there is a negative and significant relationship between relationship satisfaction and romantic obsession in university students. Based on the results found, it is seen that the romantic obsession levels decrease as the relationship satisfaction increases in university students between the ages of 18-25. Scientific researches report the relationship of romantic obsession with anxious attachment and early maladaptive schemas. In clinical practice, it is recommended to question the attachment history of clients with romantic obsessions and to conduct studies on this.