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Relationship between Personality Traits and Romantic Relationship Satisfaction among Young Adults

Author(s) Ms. AKSHAYA DINARAJAN C, Ashwanth Ashok Kumar, Ashna Priman, Kedar Rozanne Zavier, Nisha Maria P A, Nyla Nigam, Devika A S, Rajasree N R
Country India
Abstract Young adults (18–25 years) in romantic non-marital relationships face unique challenges shaped by digital connectivity and shifting social norms. Although personality traits are often considered predictors of romantic outcomes, contextual factors may be more influential in modern dating. The quantitative research design is used for the present study and the objectives are to examine (1) the relationship between personality traits and romantic relationship satisfaction (2) The relationship between relationship duration and romantic relationship satisfaction (3) the correlation between romantic relationship satisfaction and comfortability in sharing romantic relationship through online (4) to examine the gender differences in romantic relationship satisfaction (5) to examine the differences in romantic relationship satisfaction among the birth order. A sample of 202 young adults participated in the study. The data was collected using the Big Five Inventory-2 Short Form (BFI-2-S) and the Relationship Assessment Scale (RAS). The data was analysed by SPSS version 24. Results showed no significant correlation between personality traits and romantic relationship satisfaction. However, there is significant correlation between relationship duration and romantic relationship satisfaction. There is also gender differences in the romantic relationship satisfaction. Results have implications for relationship education and therapeutic support in contemporary romantic relationship contexts. Keywords: Big Five personality traits, relationship satisfaction, young adults, contextual factors, birth order, social media, modern dating
Keywords Personality Traits, Romantic Relationship Satisfaction, Young Adults
Field Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-01-29
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.66660

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