The relationship between physical warmth and prosocial behaviors within a romantic relationship as moderated by adult attachment styles

Date of Publication

2017

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Thesis Adviser

Melissa Lopez Reyes

Defense Panel Member

Gerald B. Penaranda

Abstract/Summary

Temperature can be associated with certain feelings and emotions, especially in terms of romantic relationships. Warmness in a relationship may signify trust and security, while coldness signifies distrust and insecurity. According to the attachment theory, an individual's attachment to his or her caregiver during infancy is transferred to their relationships in adulthood, and effects how one behave towards others, especially in their romantic relationships. This study aimed to (1) investigate the relationship between physical warmth and prosocial behavior within a romantic relationship (2) to investigate the relationship between attachment style and prosocial behaviors and (3) to determine whether the experience of physical warmth leads to prosocial behaviors within a romantic relationship, when influenced by one's attachment style. In this experiment, 58 romantic couples from De La Salle University were assessed to confirm the hypotheses that the experience of physical warmth has a significant effect on prosocial behaviors within a romantic relationship, if one is found to be insecurely attached. Results indicated that while physical warmth influenced the participant to engage in prosocial behaviors towards their partner, attachment style played no role in moderating the relationship between physical warmth and prosocial behaviors.

Abstract Format

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Note

Running head: Warmth and prosocial behavior in romantic relationships.

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU11326

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

55 leaves : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Man-woman relationships--Philippines; Young adults--Psychology; Interpersonal relations

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