Commitment among unmarried emerging adults
Meaning, expectations, and formation of relationships
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2935682 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Varda Konstam (University of Massachusetts Boston, corresponding author), Teyana Curran (University of Massachusetts Boston), Selda Celen-Demirta, Selda Celen‐demirta, Selda Celen-Demirtas (University of Massachusetts Boston), Selda Celen‐Demirtas (University of Massachusetts Boston), Samantha Karwin (University of Massachusetts Boston), Kimberly Bryant (University of Massachusetts Boston), Bonnie Andrews (University of Massachusetts Boston), Bonnie K Andrews (University of Massachusetts Boston), Ryan D Duffy (0000-0001-7418-3274, University of Florida), Ryan Duffy (0000-0001-6071-1574, University of Florida) |
| Year | 2019 |
| Volume | 36 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 1317-1342 |
| Publication date | 2019-04-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Social and Personal Relationships (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0265-4075 • E-ISSN: 1460-3608 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0265407518762322 |
| OpenAlex | W2791640795 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 10 |
| References cited | 52 |
Relational skills gained through forming committed romantic partnerships in emerging adulthood (ages 18-29) provide the foundation for sustained intimacy in later adult relationships. Commitment is a crucial relational factor affecting the quality and longevity of romantic relationships. This qualitative study examined the meaning, expectations, and formation of commitment in romantic relationships among 29 emerging adults using consensual qualitative research methodology. Four categories pertaining to commitment were identified: (a) meaning of commitment; (b) expectations of a committed romantic relationship; (c) considerations made prior to commitment; and (d) experience with commitment talk. Though the majority of the participants could readily identify meanings and expectations of a committed romantic relationship, they hesitated to communicate their desire with their partners. Clinical implications are discussed
Developmental psychology · Meaning (existential · Psychoanalysis · Psychotherapist · Qualitative research · Romance · Sociology · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Family Dynamics and Relationships · Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum · Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 10 |
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| Citations per year | 1,43 |
| Citation span | 2019 - 2025 (7) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 10 |