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The Differences of The Feeling Case in Romantic Relations

Fatih Bal
Sakarya University, Turkey
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DOI icon 10.24018/ejsocial.2023.3.1.398

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Submitted 2023-01-31
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This research aims to examine emotional differences in romantic relationships. The relational screening model used this research. The population of this research consists of adult individuals living in Istanbul. The sample of the study consists of 600 adult individuals selected by random sampling method among these individuals. This study used the Demographic Information Form, Relationship Rating Scale, and Mood State Adjective Pairs List as data collection tools. Significant differences between the Relationship Rating Scale and the Mood State Adjective Pairs List were found between meaningful relationships and gender variables. In addition, it was determined that the Mood Pairs List Relationship Evaluation Scale predicted significantly, and Mood Pairs List Relationship Evaluation Scale explained 97.1% of the total variance. According to beta coefficient values, it was found that the variable that describes the effect of relationship satisfaction the most is Joyful-Sad.
Keywords: Emotions Emotional Differences Mood Romantic Relationship

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