Examining the Role of Attachment Styles in Romantic Relationships and It’s Impact on the Mental Well-being of Young Adults

Abstract

This paper is based on examining the role of attachment styles in romantic relationships and their influence on the mental well-being of young adults. Taking the variables, Attachment styles as the independent variable along with quality of romantic relationship and mental well-being as dependent variables, of this study into consideration, three scales were picked for the psychometric testing. Adult Attachment Scale for the attachment styles, Warwick-Edinburg Mental Well-being Scale for Mental Health, and Relationship Assessment Scale for the quality of the romantic relationships. Sample (n=81) used for this paper was non-probable purposive sampling technique, consisting of 52 females and 29 males, who were all eligible to take the form under the criteria of being in a romantic relationship and falling under the age range of 18-24. Using correlation analysis to analyze the relationship between attachment styles and mental well-being in a romantic relationship, the data was examined and totaled. According to the correlation, results and conclusion, it was established that there is a significant relationship between adult attachment styles and mental well-being of the young adults involved in romantic relationships. This paper tells us how individuals form and maintain attachments with their partners influencing their overall psychological health. Understanding these dynamics can help identify potential areas for intervention and support to promote healthier relationship functioning and enhance the well-being of individuals in romantic partnerships.