Personality Characteristics of Violent Young Adults in Romantic Relations

Abstract

The present study was intended to find out the levels of personality characteristics in among young adults in romantic relations. A sample of 222 young adults (N=116 Males and N=106 Females) were selected for the purposive sampling technique. Through the online survey two questionnaires were described to young adults aged between 18 to 25 years. NEOFFI, Paul T. Costa., et al, including 30 items was used to determine the personality characteristics. among young adults in romantic relations. CADRI, Wolfe et al,.2000 (Conflict in dating relationships) 46 item scale was to determine the effect of personality characteristics among young adults involved in dating relationships. Descriptive Statistics and Pearson Product moment correlation was done. According to Pearson product moment, it was found that there is no correlation between personality characteristics of violent young adults and their romantic relationship. The null hypothesis was accepted indicating that there is no significant relationship between personality characteristics of violent young adults and their romantic relationships.