Impact of Love Attitude on Emotional Reactivity among University Students

Abstract

In modern university settings, students develop different attitudes and perceptions toward love and romantic relationships. Student’s romantic attitudes and relationships significantly impact their emotional stability, and psychological aspects of life. The objective of this study was to determine the influence of love attitude on emotional reactivity among university students. A cross-sectional survey was employed to carry out this research. Total sample of the study consist of 304 students (152 males, 152 females) aged 18-24. The sample was recruited through a convenient sampling procedure. The Attitudes Toward Love Scale (Knox and Sporakowski, 1968) and the Perth Emotional Reactivity Scale Short-Form (Becerra. R & Campitelli. G, 2013) were administered to the participants. Different statistical techniques, including Pearson product-moment correlation and linear regression, were used to analyze the data. The results indicated a negative correlation between love attitude and emotional reactivity. Moreover, the findings revealed that a love attitude significantly predicted negative emotional reactivity. These findings emphasize the importance of love attitude and its impact on emotional outcomes; provide valuable insights for educators and psychologists to develop supportive programs and different counseling strategies that foster and enhance students’ emotional regulation and their academic performance.