Words that Bind: How Family Communication Patterns Correlate with Relationship Satisfaction

Abstract

We are conducting a study to determine an association between relationship satisfaction and family communication patterns. Past research shows evidence of the importance of healthy communication skills increasing the level of satisfaction in relationships. We are using the Family Communication Patterns Measurement and the Relationship Assessment Scale. Our survey will be administered through social media to individuals aged above 18. If our hypotheses are supported, the results will show a positive correlation between conversation orientation and relationship satisfaction, a negative correlation between conformity orientation and relationship satisfaction, and conversation orientation being highly correlated with women’s relationship satisfaction compared to men’s.