The relations between the attachment styles, causality and responsibility attributions and loneliness of the married couples in the context of the investment model

Halat M. I., Hovardaoǧlu S.

vol.5, pp.2332-2337, (Full Text)

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • Volume: 5
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2010.07.459
  • Page Numbers: pp.2332-2337
  • Keywords: Attachment style, Attributions, Commitment, Investment model, Loneliness
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

According to the investment model, the relationship satisfaction, the level of the evaluation of the quality of alternatives and relationship investment are determinants for the relationship commitment and relationship stability. The aim of this research is to study the levels of causality and responsibility attributions, attachment styles and loneliness of the married couples within the context of the investment model. 131 married couples filled in the Demographic Information Form, Relationship Stability Form, Relationship Attribution Measure Form, Relationship Scales Questionnaire, UCLA Emotional Loneliness Scale, UCLA Social Loneliness Scale and UCLA Loneliness Scale. Findings are examined it is observed that the assumptions of investment model are supported. © 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.