Romantic attachment and sexual satisfaction: Gender role association and exploration of relational domains
Abstract
This study examined the associations among romantic attachment, gender roles, and sexual and relational satisfaction. Variation in attachment style and gender role between general or sexual relational domain was also examined. A sample of 265 individuals in a sexual relationship of two or more year’s length completed a confidential online survey. Data was analyzed using Chi-Square and ANOVA in SPSS and hypotheses were partially supported. Results indicated an association as well as variation between general and sexual domains for both romantic attachment and gender role. Participants with androgynous and feminine gender roles were found to have higher relational and sexual satisfaction. Romantic attachment and gender role were found to be related to one another, and to sexual and relationship satisfaction. A general discussion of results is presented, along with study strengths and limitations. Implications for future research and clinical application are also included.
Degree
Ph.D.
Advisors
Sprenkle, Purdue University.
Subject Area
Social psychology|Individual & family studies|Gender studies
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