Attachment Styles, Dyadic Coping, and Relationship Satisfaction in Married Individuals

Abstract

The current research examined the relationship between Attachment styles, Dyadic Coping, and Relationship Satisfaction in married individuals. The study hypothesized a positive correlation between secure attachment and relationship satisfaction, and a negative correlation between anxious and avoidant attachment styles and relationship satisfaction. The research also predicted a role for dyadic coping in relationship satisfaction and assumed that females would report higher relationship satisfaction than males. The sample of the study consisted of N= 195 married individuals (n=92 males and n=103 females). Three measures, including the Adult Attachment Scale (AAS), Dyadic Coping Inventory (DCI), and Couple Satisfaction Index (CSI), were administered. The results showed that secure attachment style was positively correlated with relationship satisfaction, and anxious attachment style was negatively correlated with relationship satisfaction. Regression analysis indicated that dyadic coping was a positive predictor of relationship satisfaction. Moreover, the study highlighted that males are more satisfied in their relationships than females. New investigators will benefit from the current study by assessing the grounds and reasons behind attachment styles, dyadic coping, and relationship satisfaction.