International Journal of
Advanced Multidisciplinary Application

Volume 2, Issue 2

• Author(s)Riya Nagar , Dr. Hamsa N. A
• AffiliationM. Phil Clinical Psychology Trainee, Department of Clinical Psychology, Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Jaipur, Rajasthan, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Mount Carmel College Autonomous, Bengaluru, Karnataka
• Page No.1-9
• Volume, Issue & YearVolume 2, Issue 2, Feb- 025
• Published On2025/02/28
• JournalInternational Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Application (IJAMA)
• ISSN No.3048-9350
• DOIhttps://zenodo.org/records/16735194

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Abstract

The aim of the current study was to determine the Commitment and Psychological Wellbeing in Long distance Relationships (LDR) and Proximal Relationships (PR). This study aims to find out how young adults in Long-Distance Relationships and Proximal Relationships differ in their Psychological Wellbeing and Commitment. The data was collected from 62 participants which included 31 participants in Long Distance Relationships (LDR) and 31 participants in Proximal Relationships (PR) from the age group 18 to 26 years through purposive and snowball sampling. The tools used in the study for data collection were Ryff�s Psychological Well Being Scale (RPWBS) and Item Commitment Measure. The results showed that there were no differences in Commitment as well as Psychological Wellbeing among Long Distance Relationships (LDR) and Proximal Relationships (PR). The study also showed that there is no relation between Psychological Wellbeing and Commitment. This study would be helpful for couples seeking marital counseling and also for creating Relationship Enhancement Programs that could be adapted by couples in Long Distance Relationship (LDR).

Keywords: Long Distance Relationships (LDR), Proximal Relationships (PR), Psychological Well Being, Commitment

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