Exploring the Link Between Attachment Styles, Marital Satisfaction, and Subjective Well-being in Young Adults

Abstract

The present study is addressed to investigate the impact of attachment style on marital satisfaction and subjective well-being among young adults. The sample consists of 120 young adults between the age group of 20 to 30 with 5 to 10 years of married life. The scales used to collect data was Experience in Close Relationship by Brennen (1998), Relationship Assessment Scale by Hendrick (1998) and Flourishing Scale by Dienner. The statistical analysis including correlation, t-test and regression is done by using SPSS 25. Major findings emerged by using correlation analysis is that there is a significant negative relationship between insecure (avoidant and anxious) attachment style with marital satisfaction and subjective well-being. The t-test showed that there is a significant difference in subjective well-being and marital satisfaction among insecure and secure attachment style. The results of regression analysis show that the attachment related anxiety and avoidance have a negative impact on marital satisfaction and subjective well-being. Overall findings indicate that if there is high attachment related anxiety or avoidance then the individual experiences less marital satisfaction and subjective well-being.