Intimacy, passion, and commitment in young romantic relationships: Successfully measuring the Triangular Theory of Love

Authors
Lemieux, R Hale, JL
Citation
R. Lemieux et Jl. Hale, Intimacy, passion, and commitment in young romantic relationships: Successfully measuring the Triangular Theory of Love, PSYCHOL REP, 85(2), 1999, pp. 497-503
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Psycology
Journal title
PSYCHOLOGICAL REPORTS
ISSN journal
00332941 → ACNP
Volume
85
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
497 - 503
Database
ISI
SICI code
0033-2941(199910)85:2<497:IPACIY>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
The previous tests of the Triangular Theory of Love have proven problematic , specifically centered on measurement of the three components of Intimacy, Passion, and Commitment. Factor analysis of a new set of measures for 123 women and 110 men indicated support for three distinct factors. Sex differe nces indicated that women scored significantly higher on Intimacy and Commi tment than men. Components were also significantly related to a measure of Relational Satisfaction. Regression analysis indicated that each component predicted significant variance for scores on Satisfaction.