Love and Home: Exploring Gender Differences in Romantic and Family Life Satisfaction

Abstract

The study examined the association between family satisfaction and romantic relationship satisfaction among young adults. Children with discontentment in family leads to the fear of abandonment, low self-esteem, and difficulty trusting others. These children may become overly emotional or anxious when separated and exhibit attention-seeking behaviours. The study involved 96 young adults (50 females, 46 males) from Kolkata; the Family Satisfaction by Adjective Scale (F.S.A.S.) and the Relationship Satisfaction Assessment Scale (RAS) were administered, scored and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Mann-Whitney U tests indicated a significant gender difference in family satisfaction, with females reporting higher satisfaction than males. However, no significant gender difference was found in romantic relationship satisfaction. Findings highlight the potential independence of family and romantic domains in young adults lives and underscore the role of gender in family-related perceptions.