The author investigated the correlation of the primary family on an individual's romantic relationship and differences in trust in the romantic relationship, attachment style in adoulthood and the quality of relationships within the primary family among individuals who have experienced their parent's divorce and those, who have not.
In the theoretical section, the basic theory of attachment in childhood is described, including the process of attachment development, the various forms of attachment, and the characteristics typical for each type. The theory is then connected to attachment in adulthood, discussing the similarities and differences compared to attachment formed with caregivers. Internal working models and attachment styles in romantic relationships are also presented. The author also describes the influences of the primary family, the divorce process, and the consequences of divorce for individuals. Toward the end of the theoretical section, the focus shifts to the romantic relationship itself and the concept of trust in a romantic relationship. The master's thesis also includes an empirical section in which a survey is conducted using five different questionnaires. A total of 515 participants took part, including 121 individuals with experience of their parents' divorce and 294 without such experience. The research results showed a statistically significant correlation between the quality of relationships in the primary family and trust in the romantic relationship. The study also confirmed that a decrease in the quality of relationships in the primary family is associated with an increase in attachment anxiety but found no link with attachment avoidance. The research also confirmed that there is a statistically significant difference in the quality of relationships in the primary family and attachment style in individuals with experience of their parents' divorce and those without such experience. However, differences in satisfaction in the romantic relationship between individuals with and without experience of their parents' divorce were not established.
|