Influence of personality, attachment and mate value on heterosexual and non-heterosexual romantic relationship satisfaction

In recent decades, the constructs of individual differences have become important in the context of human romantic relationships. The present study aimed to investigate whether the personality, romantic attachment and mate value of couples can predict their relationship satisfaction. The sample cons...

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Published in:Personality and individual differences 2021-12, Vol.183, p.111128, Article 111128
Main Authors: de Oliveira, Jéssica Janine, de Castro do Nascimento, Adrielly Marcela, de Araújo Lopes, Fívia
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attachment
Big Five
Dimensions of attachment
Heterosexual relationships
Heterosexuality
Individual differences
Neuroticism
Openness
Personality
Personality traits
Romantic relationships
Sex
Sexual orientation
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Summary:In recent decades, the constructs of individual differences have become important in the context of human romantic relationships. The present study aimed to investigate whether the personality, romantic attachment and mate value of couples can predict their relationship satisfaction. The sample consisted of 83 couples in long-term relationships and all the participants completed a set of questionnaires in person. The results indicate that the dimensions of romantic attachment are the constructs most able to predict satisfaction in a heterosexual relationship, while personality traits are the best predictors of relationship satisfaction for non-heterosexuals. In addition, the greater the differences in neuroticism and the lower in openness, the higher the relationship satisfaction, irrespective of sexual orientation. Thus, we can conclude that satisfaction in heterosexual and non-heterosexual relationships seems to be linked to different individual characteristics, but similarities and differences between the characteristics of the individuals in the couple appear to be important in relationship satisfaction for both heterosexuals and non-heterosexuals. •Personality traits and romantic attachment influence relationship satisfaction.•Self-perceived mate value does not affect relationship satisfaction.•Perception of the partner mate value is a predictor of relationship satisfaction.
ISSN:0191-8869
1873-3549
DOI:10.1016/j.paid.2021.111128