The effect of parental styles on future time orientation on romantic relationships: Long-term bonding versus temporarily relationships

Abstract

The aim of this study is to examine the perceived parental styles as predictor of the future time orientation on romantic relationships for university students. Two tools were used for data gathering. “Future Time Orientation on Romantic Relationships Scale” used to evaluate the future time orientation on romantic relationships was developed by Öner (2000). “Parental Bonding Scale” was used for determining the level of loneliness of the children was developed by Tosun and Sümer (2006). The study was carried out at Ondokuz Mayıs University (N= 187). The average age of the students is 21.02±1.98 (S= 1.98). As a statistical analysis method Pearson correlation coefficient and linear regression analysis were used. The results of the Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient showed that maternal care, maternal overprotection, paternal care and paternal overprotection were related to future time orientation on romantic relationships. The results of the regression analysis indicated that maternal care, maternal overprotection, paternal care and paternal overprotection predicted significantly future time orientation on romantic relationships.