Date Approved
11-19-2008
Embargo Period
3-22-2016
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A. in Mental Health Counseling and Applied Psychology
Department
Psychology
College
College of Science & Mathematics
Advisor
Haugh, Jim A.
Subject(s)
College students--Psychology; Relationship quality
Disciplines
Psychology
Abstract
This study examines early maladaptive schemas (EMSs), attachment styles, depression and anxiety, and relationship satisfaction. A sample of 47 (61.7% females, 38.3% males) college students who were in a current relationship completed standardized measures for each study variable. As predicted, depression and EMSs were related to decreased relationship satisfaction. Unexpectedly, attachment styles were under-represented and therefore could not be examined in the study. Contrary to hypotheses, anxiety and relationship satisfaction were not significantly related to one another.
Recommended Citation
McDermott, Nicole, "Early maladaptive schemas, attachment, negative affect and relationship satisfaction" (2008). Theses and Dissertations. 738.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/738
