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Family dynamics and attitudes toward marriage
1Department of Psychology, Purdue University at Calumet.
The Journal of Psychology
|July 1, 1994
Summary
Family expressiveness positively influences attitudes toward marriage. This study explored family dynamics and their association with marital expectations among college students, revealing a significant link between family expressiveness and positive views on marriage.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Family Studies
Background:
- Family dynamics significantly shape individual perceptions and attitudes.
- Understanding the precursors to marital expectations is crucial for relationship research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between family experiences and attitudes toward marriage.
- To identify specific family environment factors influencing marital expectations in unmarried college students.
Main Methods:
- Administered the Family Environment Scale (FES) and Marriage Attitudes Questionnaire (MAQ) to 40 unmarried college students.
- Utilized correlational analyses to examine relationships between FES subscales and marital expectation questions.
Main Results:
- Family expressiveness, a subscale of the FES, showed significant correlations with marital expectation questions.
- Higher family expressiveness was associated with more positive attitudes toward marriage.
Conclusions:
- Family dynamics, particularly expressiveness, play a role in shaping attitudes toward marriage.
- Future research should adopt multifaceted approaches to understand factors influencing marital expectations.