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http://dx.doi.org/10.5762/KAIS.2020.21.2.304

Factors Influencing Limerence in Dating Relationships among Female College Students  

Kim, Oksoo (College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University)
Jeon, Hae Ok (Department of Nursing, Cheongju University)
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Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society / v.21, no.2, 2020 , pp. 304-314 More about this Journal
Abstract
This cross-sectional descriptive study investigated the influence of romantic relationships' characteristics, self-esteem and sexual autonomy on limerence in dating relationships among female college students who had or were currently engaged in a dating relationship. The data was collected through self-reported structured questionnaires from 167 female Korean college students using convenient sampling methods from November 25, 2012 to December 20, 2012. The data was analyzed using t-tests, one-way analyses of variance, Scheffe's test, Pearson's correlation coefficients, and multiple linear regression analysis with the IBM SPSS 23.0 program. The results showed that a significant difference was found in limerence according to the frequency of experiencing romantic breakup (F=4.16, p=.003), and limerence in dating relationships was negatively correlated with self-esteem (r=-.31, p<.001) and sexual autonomy (r=-.21, p=.006). Self-esteem and the frequency of romantic breakups explained 20% of limerence in dating relationships among the participants (F=8.03, p<.001). Therefore, as a strategy to solve the problems related to limerence during the period of dating, cognitive and educational interventions are needed to strengthen the self-esteem and sexual autonomy of college students who have had a high number of separations. In addition, early screening of college students with risk factors for limerence and providing problem-solving based counseling will help improve their psychological health.
Keywords
Female; Obsessive Behavior; Personal Autonomy; Self-Esteem; Student;
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