Mate Value and Relationship Satisfaction in Dating Couples

Martinka, Annette (2025) Mate Value and Relationship Satisfaction in Dating Couples. [Dataset] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Aims: Previous literature has looked at mate value and relationship satisfaction in a largely married sample. The current study examined the relationship between mate value and relationship satisfaction in, looked into any potential gender differences and sought to gain an insight on mate value as a predictor of relationship satisfaction in dating couples.

Method: A questionnaire was posted online where participants (n = 20) were able to partake. The questionnaire took roughly 6 minutes and consisted of the Røysamb Relationship Satisfaction Scale (RS10) and the Edlund and Sagarin Mate Value Scale.

Results: The results suggested that there was no correlation between mate value and relationship satisfaction amongst dating couples, there were no gender differences for relationship satisfaction and mate value and that duration of relationship in dating couples did not impact mate value or relationship satisfaction.

Conclusion: The findings of the current study provide a greater understanding into potential differences between married and unmarried couples in relation to mate value and relationship satisfaction. Findings may possess implications for how mate value could be examined in the future.

Item Type:	Dataset
Additional Information:	Data file submitted to accompany the following: Martinka, Annette (2025) Mate Value and Relationship Satisfaction in Dating Couples. Undergraduate thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland, https://norma.ncirl.ie/8902/
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Relationships; gender difference; marriage; dating; mate value; relationship satisfaction
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > Psychology H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman > Gender H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman > Relationships
Divisions:	School of Business (- 2025) > BA (Honours) in Psychology
Depositing User:	Ciara O'Brien
Date Deposited:	26 Nov 2025 12:19
Last Modified:	26 Nov 2025 12:25
URI:	https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/8964

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