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http://dx.doi.org/10.5392/JKCA.2019.19.06.135

The Relation between Romantic Attachment and Psychological Well-being of College Students: The Mediating Effect of Romantic Competence  

Kim, Kyoung-Mi (고려대학교 일반대학원 생활과학과)
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The Journal of the Korea Contents Association / v.19, no.6, 2019 , pp. 135-147 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the mediating effect of romantic competence on the relation between romantic attachment and psychological well-being. A sample of 206 college students was employed. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlations and hierarchical regressions. The major findings of this study were as follows: First, romantic attachment was negatively associated with psychological well-being and romantic competence. Also, romantic competence was positively associated with psychological well-being. Second, there was partial mediating effect of romantic competence on the relation between romantic attachment and psychological well-being. This study explored the direct effect of romantic attachment on psychological well-being and the indirect effect of romantic attachment on psychological well-being through romantic competence. The results imply that personal relationship skills should be considered to enhance psychological well-being when planning programs or counseling for college students.
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Romantic Attachment; Romantic Competence; Psychological Well-being; College Student;
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