The Impact of Love Scripts and Gender Stereotypes on Relationship Satisfaction (80585)
Session Chair: Phanomkorn Yothasorn
Saturday, 13 July 2024 09:55
Session: Session 1
Room: G20 (Ground)
Presentation Type:Oral Presentation
Influenced by societal structures, the blueprint for intimate relationships among modern individuals is closely intertwined with the mainstream heterosexual love script. When interaction patterns adhere to traditional gender binaries, such as the stereotype of men being actively pursued and women passively accepting, these notions become deeply ingrained in romantic relationships. How do heterosexual relationship scripts and gender stereotypes contribute to or hinder intimacy? This study focuses on young adults aged 18-22 and employs both qualitative and quantitative methods to explore factors affecting relationship satisfaction. Initially, a survey will be conducted to gauge participants' exposure to "gender stereotypes and love scripts" and how these impact their satisfaction in romantic relationships. In addition to the survey, qualitative semi-structured in-depth interviews will be conducted to understand the developmental trajectory of intimate relationships and the contours of daily interactions, examining how love scripts and gender stereotypes manifest in partner dynamics. The findings suggest that satisfaction in interactions between men and women is not significantly influenced by gender stereotypes and love scripts. However, both men and women still subtly conform to perceived roles in relationships, even beneath seemingly rational and egalitarian communication. The underlying impressions persist that men should be strong and caring for women, while women should be gentle and nurturing, despite outward appearances of equality. Based on the research findings, recommendations are proposed to enhance satisfaction in modern intimate relationships, along with suggestions for further research.
Authors:
Mu Hsueh Tsai, National Taiwan University, Taiwan
About the Presenter(s)
Ms MU HSUEH TSAI is a University Postgraduate Student at National Taiwan University in Taiwan
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