The influence of strong bond on romantic relationships

2017 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 15K21556
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Clinical psychology; Gender
• Research Institution: Seinan Gakuin University
• Principal Investigator: Kataoka Sho 西南学院大学, 公私立大学の部局等, 実験助手 (40643094)
• Project Period (FY): 2015-04-01 – 2018-03-31
• Keywords: 束縛 / 恋愛 / 束縛の強度 / 関係維持行動 / デートDV

Outline of Final Research Achievements

This study investigated the effects of controlling behaviors on romantic relationships from the view point of the strength of the bond. In Study 1, using item response theory, a scale of weak and strong bonds in romantic relationships was developed to measure the difference in the strength of bond behaviors. The scale’s validity and reliability was generally acceptable. Study 2 investigated the influence of weak and strong bonds on romantic relationships using the developed bond scale. The results of the analysis suggested that there was a possibility that a weak bond could have a positive influence and a strong bond could have a negative influence on romantic relationships. These results demonstrate that the positive and negative effects of bond behaviors in romantic relationships depend on the conditions.

Free Research Field

青年心理学