Date of Completion

2024

Document Type

Research Project

Degree Name

Grade 12

Keywords

trust, commitment, attachment, situationship, modern romance

Abstract

Situationships, colloquially known as romantic relationships without clear labels, have become a prevalent phenomenon in modern dating culture. The study used three central variables of a relationship: trust, commitment, and attachment, as the researchers sought to understand how the different socio-psychological factors affect one’s decision to enter a situationship and one's attitude towards it. Significant relationships exist between the three variables, and these variables highly affect the construction of situationships. Results show that more participants hold Low Attachment, Low Trust (LALT), and High Attachment, Low Commitment (HALC). It was also observed that situationships are often taken as a step into finding potential companions for emotional support and quality time in which the situationship helps influence how a relationship may develop. We conclude that situationships are only seen as constructive when used as a transitional phase to get into relationships. By understanding the correlation between sociopsychological mechanisms in situationships, this study explores the deeper nuances of situationships and their impact on modern romance and relationships.

First Advisor

Lord Joseas C. Conwi

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