The Impact of Parental Interactions on Young People's Perspectives of Romantic Relationship

Sisi Cao; Ruisi Hua; Shasha Lin; Yingqing Shi; Ziyue Shao

doi:10.54254/2753-7048/2024.24805

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The Impact of Parental Interactions on Young People's Perspectives of Romantic Relationship

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The Impact of Parental Interactions on Young People's Perspectives of Romantic Relationship

Sisi Cao ¹, Ruisi Hua ², Shasha Lin ³, Yingqing Shi ⁴, Ziyue Shao ^5*

¹ University of Washington

² Beijing Academy

³ Guangdong Country Garden School

⁴ Guanghua Cambridge International School

⁵ Shandong Experimental High School

^*Corresponding author: Shaoziyue1113@163.com

Published on 11 July 2025

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Abstract

In the context of rising divorce rates and shifting attitudes toward romantic relationships among young people, this study examines the impact of parental interactions on young adults' romantic expectations. Grounded in Social Learning Theory and Attachment Theory, a conceptual framework was developed to explore how parental emotional expressions influence their children's views on romance. The hypothesis posited that young people whose parents frequently express positive emotions toward each other would have more optimistic expectations for romantic relationships compared to those whose parents do not. To test this hypothesis, a 21-item questionnaire was administered, and the data were analyzed using correlation methods. The results confirmed that the quality of parental relationships significantly influences young people's romantic outlooks, with those from supportive parental backgrounds exhibiting more positive perspectives. These findings provide valuable insights into the intergenerational transmission of relationship dynamics and suggest the need for future interventions and educational programs aimed at fostering healthier and more fulfilling romantic relationships in subsequent generations.

Keywords:

social psychology, parental interaction, romantic expectations, intergenerational relationship dynamics, social learning theory.

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Cite this article

Cao,S.;Hua,R.;Lin,S.;Shi,Y.;Shao,Z. (2025). The Impact of Parental Interactions on Young People's Perspectives of Romantic Relationship. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,105,15-31.

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