Abstract
The aim of this study was to examine the effect of attachment styles on perfectionism in romantic relationships among university students. 136 university students participated in this study. The data collection tools were “Perfectionism in Romantic Relationships Scale” and “Relationships Scale”. The ANOVA analysis system was used to define the differences, if any, in points related to the participants’ and their partners’ gender, birth-sequence, the state of their relationships, and attachment. A correlation analysis to with age was carried out to determine differences, if any, to do with age and a t-test analysis was used to determine differences, if any, to do with gender. The findings showed that there was no difference in terms of gender in both perfectionism type scores. In addition, while there were no differences in self-perfectionism scores according to their birth-sequence, there are reasonable differences when romantic relationships are at stake. A post-hoc study showed that these differences are seen among the participants with no past experience, but have newly started a relationship. When points related to a partner’s perfectionism is considered, it is seen that there are no differences to do with birth-sequence and romantic relationships. A negative correlation, at a reasonable level, has been seen between age and partner-oriented perfectionism. Finally, there seemed no differences between self-perfectionism and partner’s perfectionism points in attachment styles.
Highlights
For many individuals, having a close, positive and effective relationship means happiness, enjoying life and feeling confident
While there were no differences in self-perfectionism scores according to their birthsequence, there are reasonable differences when romantic relationships are at stake
The aim of this study was to define the effect of attachment styles on perfectionism in romantic relationships among university students
Summary
For many individuals, having a close, positive and effective relationship means happiness, enjoying life and feeling confident. For Sternberg (1986), maintaining long-lasting friendship and self-development without any problems shows mutual communication and understanding which form emotional attachment between couples. Gizir (2012) points out that the quality of intimacy among individuals affects their mental development, self-respect, success and social adaptation. Romantic relationships in the scope of close relationships are defined as a relationship as a result of attachment and passion and is considered as the most important psychological development in puberty age (Sternberg (1986; Erikson, 1968). Romantic relationships affect individuals’ social, emotional and personal development as well as forming the quality of the relationship between families and friends (Gizir, 2012). Intimate relationships are more important compared to other stages for young adults because at this stage they try to develop their roles. Intimate relationships are more important compared to other stages for young adults because at this stage they try to develop their roles. Furman (2002) points out that romantic relationships at university years help them in choosing their spouses as well as the quality of other relationships
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