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In Study 2 we used data from 155 single young adults to explore the factor structure, internal reliability, and initial validity of the Reasons for Being Single (RBS) scale, which we developed for this study.</p>\n </section>\n \n <section>\n \n <h3> Results</h3>\n \n <p>In Study 1 we found that singlehood is not simply the time in-between relationships, but represents its own, unique aspect of romantic development. In Study 2, our analyses indicated that the RBS was comprised of three subscales: (a) self-defeating reasons, (b) self-enhancing reasons, and (c) lack of interest. Self-defeating reasons were negatively associated with young adult well-being, whereas self-enhancing and lack-of-interest reasons were positively associated with young adult well-being.</p>\n </section>\n \n <section>\n \n <h3> Conclusion</h3>\n \n <p>Singlehood, like other aspects of young adults' romantic lives, is a diverse and varied experience. 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Contextualizing singlehood among young adults: Exploring the meanings and perceived reasons for being single
Objective
We explored how young adults discussed their experiences with singlehood and their reasons for being single.
Background
Despite singlehood being normative during young adulthood, less research has focused on the diversity of singlehood compared to that of romantic involvement.
Method
In Study 1, 35 young adults participated in in-depth qualitative interviews about their romantic histories. We explored singlehood meanings and reasons in the context of their relationship histories. In Study 2 we used data from 155 single young adults to explore the factor structure, internal reliability, and initial validity of the Reasons for Being Single (RBS) scale, which we developed for this study.
Results
In Study 1 we found that singlehood is not simply the time in-between relationships, but represents its own, unique aspect of romantic development. In Study 2, our analyses indicated that the RBS was comprised of three subscales: (a) self-defeating reasons, (b) self-enhancing reasons, and (c) lack of interest. Self-defeating reasons were negatively associated with young adult well-being, whereas self-enhancing and lack-of-interest reasons were positively associated with young adult well-being.
Conclusion
Singlehood, like other aspects of young adults' romantic lives, is a diverse and varied experience. Singlehood is also neither an entirely positive nor entirely negative experience. Yet, framing singlehood more positively may aid well-being.
Implications
Within relationship education, being single should be treated as a diverse experience. Helping single young adults gain clarity around why they are single and identify their romantic goals may increase the efficacy of relationship education efforts.
期刊介绍:
A premier, applied journal of family studies, Family Relations is mandatory reading for family scholars and all professionals who work with families, including: family practitioners, educators, marriage and family therapists, researchers, and social policy specialists. The journal"s content emphasizes family research with implications for intervention, education, and public policy, always publishing original, innovative and interdisciplinary works with specific recommendations for practice.