Romantic Relationship Satisfaction in Long-Distance Relationships: Social Support and Communication Quality among Emerging Adults
Keywords:
romantic relationship satisfaction, perceived social support, interpersonal communication, long-distance relationship (LDR), emerging adulthood
Abstract
Emerging adulthood is a developmental phase characterized by identity exploration and the establishment of meaningful romantic relationships. This study aims to examine the influence of social support and communication quality on romantic relationship satisfaction among emerging adults involved in long-distance relationships in Karawang. The study employed a quantitative associative design involving participants aged 18–29 years who were currently engaged in long-distance relationships. Data were collected using the Relationship Assessment Scale (RAS), the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), and a communication quality scale based on DeVito’s interpersonal communication theory. The findings revealed that social support and communication quality simultaneously influenced romantic relationship satisfaction, accounting for 29.7% of the variance. Furthermore, both variables demonstrated significant partial effects on romantic relationship satisfaction.
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Sugiyono. (2023). Metode Penelitian Kuantitatif, Kualitatif dan R&D.
Susanti, N., Halin, H., & Kurniawan, M. (2017). Pengaruh bauran pemasaran (4P) terhadap keputusan pembelian perumahan PT. Berlian bersaudara propertindo (Studi Kasus Perumahan Taman Arizona 1 Taman Arizona 2 dan Taman Arizona 3 di Talang Jambi Palembang).
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Zimet, G. D., Dahlem, N. W., Zimet, S. G., & Farley, G. K. (1988). The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support. Journal of Personality Assessment, 52(1), 30–41. https://doi.org/10.1207/s15327752jpa5201_2
Published
2026-06-30
How to Cite
Shila Azizah, N., Mubina, N., & Pratiwi, R. A. (2026). Romantic Relationship Satisfaction in Long-Distance Relationships: Social Support and Communication Quality among Emerging Adults. International Journal of Education, Vocational and Social Science , 5(03), 3091-3109. https://doi.org/10.63922/ijevss.v5i03.3519
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