Abstract:
The basic principle of attachment theory is the assumption that early
childhood attachment relationships with significant others (primary attachment
figure) are the pattern for the later romantic relationships in adulthood (with a romantic
partner). Four questionnaire methods were applied to diagnose the quality
of relationships in adult life: Plopa’s Attachment Styles Questionnaire (KSM); Satisfaction
with Life Scale (SWLS) in Juczyński adaptation, de Jong Gierveld Loneliness
Scale (DJGLS) and Pospiszyl’s Marital Happiness Questionnaire (KSM).
250 married couples with different marital experience were subjected. The study
proved the existence of statistical relationships between the secure attachment
styles, well-being, loneliness and the marital satisfaction. The research confirmed
the mediating impact of loneliness and psychological well-being on the marital
satisfaction of adults with different attachment styles. As it turned out, the marital
satisfaction can be seriously lessened by loneliness in safely attached adults and
well-being can enhance this satisfaction in insecurely attached adults.
