| Abstract [eng] |
The aim of this paper is to investigate what predicts subjective viability in the context of romantic relationships. The participants were 248 young adults (aged 18-35 years) of whom 221 were female and 27 were male. The participants were selected by non-probability convenience sampling. The Subjective Vitality Scale, the Subjectively Perceived Partner Vitality Scale, the Basic Needs Satisfaction Scale, the Couple Satisfaction Index Scale and demographic questions were used for the analysis of the study. Significant differences in subjective vitality were sought between those with and without acute or chronic illness, between those with and without a partner, between the person's own subjective vitality and their subjectively assessed partner's vitality, and between subjective vitality and all basic psychological need satisfaction, satisfaction with romantic relationships and subjectively perceived partner's vitality. In addition, the present study sought to find out which of the independent variables significantly predicted subjective viability. Analysis of the results showed that there were no significant differences in subjective viability between those with and without a romantic partner and those with and without an acute illness. Those with a chronic illness had significantly lower subjective vitality than those without a chronic illness. Individuals tended to rate their own vitality as lower than that of their partners. Subjective vitality was significantly positively associated with all basic needs, relationship satisfaction and subjectively perceived partner's vitality, but only autonomy and competence needs and subjectively perceived partner's vitality significantly predicted subjective vitality. Future research would benefit from considering broader, deeper aspects of romantic relationships when attempting to explore the dynamics of subjective viability in the context of romantic relationships. |
