Understanding gender differences in romantic passion and emotional intelligence through attachment styles
Authors
Chong Jia En, Dionis
Issue Date
2022
Degree
BA (Hons) in Psychology
Publisher
Dublin Business School
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Abstract
Previous research explored links between attachment styles and, Romantic Passion (RP) and Emotional Intelligence (EI), respectively. Individual interaction effects between RP and EI, and gender differences within them have yet to be explored. The current study (N= 70) attempts to validate previous research and investigate possible gender differences and correlations within RP and EI. Results revealed that attachment styles significantly determined subtypes of RP and EI, while only RP totals showed significance to attachment. Both RP subscales displayed significant predictions of EI scores and subtypes. Although no significant gender differences in were found, means indicate that males were more avoidant while females more anxiously attached. Both sexes exhibited increased HP over OP but females displayed higher HP and EI over male participants Implications of results were discussed, along with directions for future research.