Effect of Relationship Status on Mate Value, Sexual Satisfaction and Love Attitude

Abstract

This research aimed to examine the impact of relationship status—single, committed and non-committed on mate value, sexual satisfaction and love attitudes. Through purposive sampling, data were gathered from 150 participants between the ages of 18 and 28 using a comparative, cross-sectional methodology. The Mate Value Scale, the New Sexual Satisfaction Scale and the Love Attitude Scale were completed by the participants. All three factors showed significant variations between relationship statuses according to one-way ANOVA analysis. The highest mate value was reported by those in committed partnerships, followed by singles, while the lowest score was recorded by those in non-committed relationships. Compared to singles and committed people, sexual fulfilment was considerably lower in non-committed partnerships. In terms of love attitudes, committed people showed more Ludus love type, whereas non-committed people reported the highest levels of passionate (Eros) and selfless (Agape) love. There was no significant difference observed in the obsessive (Mania) and pragmatic (Pragma) love styles. According to these results, relationship commitment shapes unique patterns of love attitudes and has a beneficial impact on sexual pleasure and self-perceived mate value.