Interpersonal Relationship Satisfaction, Self-Compassion and Adjustment Among Emerging Adults During Covid-19

Abstract

The study entitled “Interpersonal relationship satisfaction, self-compassion and adjustment among emerging adults during COVID-19” was conducted to identify the relationship between interpersonal relationship satisfaction, self-compassion and adjustment.  It aimed to determine the extent of interpersonal relationship satisfaction, self-compassion and adjustment among emerging adults during the current pandemic situation.  Using purposive sampling method, the data was collected from 127 emerging adults in various places of Kerala.  Burn’s relationship satisfaction scale (BRSS), self-compassion scale (SCS), and adjustment scale (AS), informed consent and personal data sheet were used in the study for data collection.  The findings of the study indicates that majority of emerging adults experience high level of interpersonal relationship satisfaction, and about 86.6% of emerging adults are said to have moderate range of self- compassion.  80.3% participants reported moderate level of adjustment.  Late adolescents and young adults experience similar level of interpersonal relationship satisfaction, self-compassion and adjustment. A person’s increased level of adjustment can also increase the range of interpersonal relationship satisfaction and self- compassion. But no relation was found between interpersonal relationship satisfaction and self- compassion. Females exhibit a greater range of interpersonal relationship satisfaction. When it comes to adjustment, males were found to be more adjusted than females. Muslims were found to be more adjusted as compared to Hindus and Christians.  12th class students were found to be self-compassionate rather than undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma students.  Type of family and monthly income of the emerging adults did not find to have any influence on interpersonal relationship satisfaction, self-compassion and adjustment. Interpersonal relationship satisfaction, self-compassion and adjustment is essential for healthy living during and after the pandemic.