The Role of Childhood Emotional Neglect in Shaping Self-Disclosure and Relationship Satisfaction in Young Adults

Authors

  • Reema Gupta BA Applied Psychology (Honours with Research), Amity Institute Of Psychology And Allied Sciences

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61113/ijiap.v4i3.1330

Keywords:

Childhood emotional neglect, self disclosure, relationship satisfaction, young adults, CTQ, RAS, correlational study

Abstract

Childhood emotional neglect (CEN) involves caregivers' omission of emotional support, impacting adult relationships. This quantitative correlational study examined CEN's links to self-disclosure and relationship satisfaction in 300 Delhi-NCR young adults (18-30 years) in romantic relationships, using CTQ (emotional neglect subscale), SDI, and RAS. Findings showed moderate CEN (M=14.44, SD=5.44), self-disclosure (M=36.47, SD=8.70), and satisfaction (M=22.31, SD=6.34). Correlations revealed weak positive ties: CEN-self-disclosure (r=.147, p<.05), CEN-satisfaction (r=.152, p<.05); strong self-disclosure-satisfaction (r=.385, p<.01). CEN subtly hinders openness, reducing relational fulfilment. Implications support emotional literacy interventions. Limitations: cross-sectional design, self-reports, regional sample.

 

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Published

27-03-2026

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 3 (2026): March

Section

Articles

How to Cite

The Role of Childhood Emotional Neglect in Shaping Self-Disclosure and Relationship Satisfaction in Young Adults. (2026). International Journal of Interdisciplinary Approaches in Psychology, 4(3), 466:481. https://doi.org/10.61113/ijiap.v4i3.1330