Abstract
In this study, the romantic beliefs, styles of relating, sex-role traits, and social self-efficacy of 433 young people from three cultural groups were assessed and their links with relationship status and loneliness explored. A majority cultural group (Anglo-Australians) was compared with two minority groups (Chinese-and Southern European-background young people) within the same society. Chinese-background youth were less likely to be in a romantic relationship and more likely to be lonely than Anglo-Australian or Southern European-Australians. Greater loneliness was associated with non-secure relationship styles, lower social self-efficacy, and lower scores on psychosocial femininity and masculinity. Predictors of relationship status included romantic attitudes and relationship styles. Some evidence pointed to stronger social efficacy and more secure relationship styles being associated with greater acculturation but it was rather weak and inconsistent.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 53-68 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | Asian Journal of Social Psychology |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2001 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Social Psychology
- General Social Sciences