Science University Research Symposium (SURS)
Publication Date
Winter 11-24-2025
College
College of Sciences & Mathematics
Department
Psychological Science, Department of
SURS Faculty Advisor
Amber Turner
Presentation Type
Metadata Only
Abstract
Understanding relationship satisfaction is essential to individual well-being, particularly in college populations, as it relates to happiness, mental and physical health, and everyday functioning. Existing measures lack sensitivity to developmental dynamics shaped by evolving expectations and modern relationship stressors. This study aimed to develop a measure that examines the relationship between overall relationship satisfaction and key factors in romantic relationships, including partner support, relationship conflict, relationship length, and communication quality among college students. We hypothesize that the newly developed measure of relationship satisfaction will demonstrate good internal reliability (Cronbach’s α ≥ .700.) We also expect that perceived partner support would be positively associated with higher relationship satisfaction, while conflict frequency would be negatively associated. Participants were Belmont University students currently in a romantic relationship. They completed a 49-item survey including multiple choice demographic questions and relationship satisfaction questions that were rated on a 6-point Likert scale. Data was analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics. Finding and their implications will be discussed.
Recommended Citation
Sager, Gracie L.; Stratton, Makenna A.; Brodie, Kyrah; and Thomas, Autumn R., "Relationship Satisfaction Among College Students" (2025). Science University Research Symposium (SURS). 276.
https://repository.belmont.edu/surs/276
