Abstract

HERNANDEZ, José Augusto Evangelho et al. Self-reports of love in life cycle adult. Estud. pesqui. psicol. [online]. 2015, vol.15, n.2, pp. 747-763. ISSN 1808-4281.

This cross-sectional study compared groups of people of different ages, young, mature and old adults. Possible modifications of love throughout the adult life cycle were observed. Participated in 211 subjects of both sexes, who were involved in various types of love relationships and answered Sternberg's Triangular Love Scale. The results of variance multivariate analysis showed significant interactions between the components of love and age groups and between the components of love and sex of the participants. Univariate analysis revealed significant differences in intimacy between age groups. In addition, the levels of passion, intimacy and commitment of men were higher than those of women. These results were discussed by the literature that addresses the Triangular Theory of Love.

Keywords : psychology of love; passion; intimacy; commitment.

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