Relationship Satisfaction in Long Distance Relationships

Publication Date

4-22-2026

Presentation Length

15 minutes

College

College of Sciences & Mathematics

Department

Psychological Science, Department of

Student Level

Undergraduate

Faculty Mentor

Abigail Heller

Presentation Type

Talk/Oral

Summary

Approximately 25-50% of college students are in a long-distance relationship at any given time and up to 75% report having experienced one (Knox et al., 2002). The prevalence of geographically distanced relationships in emerging adulthood is increasing, potentially placing additional strain on relationship satisfaction and communication. Self-esteem, defined as an individual’s overall evaluation of their own qualities and characteristics (APA Dictionary of Psychology, n.d.), may play an important role in this context. Although research examining the relationship between self-esteem and satisfaction in long-distance relationships is limited, existing research suggests distanced relationships affect psychological well-being. The present study investigates relationship satisfaction among individuals in long-distance relationships, with self-esteem examined as a possible control variable. Emerging adults (N = 41, Mage = 20.47) completed a survey on Qualtrics that measured demographics, relationship distance, relationship satisfaction, and self-esteem. Data collection is ongoing, and results will be presented at the symposium.

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