Department
Psychological Science
Major
Psychology
Research Advisor
Patock-Peckham, Julie A.
Advisor's Department
Psychological Science
Funding Source
UMR Opportunities for Undergraduate Research Experiences (OURE) Program
Abstract
Rempel's (1985) theoretical model of interpersonal trust in close relationships was examined in conjunction with communication styles and perceptions of parental trust. The model consists of three dimensions of trust: Dependability, Predictability, and Faith. Questionnaires regarding feelings of trust of one's own parents, communication styles, and one's own romantic relationships were administered to (184 female, 269 male) University of Missouri - Rolla students. Correlations coefficients were calculated to examine the strength of the relationships among the variables. Findings revealed that lack of trust with parents was linked to poorer quality romantic relationships.
Biography
Natalie is a junior majoring in Psychology with an emphasis in Human Resources. This is her second year participating in the Undergraduate Research Conference. Natalie has been actively participating in research in the Psychology department for the past three semesters. She plans to graduate in December and pursue her career in Human Resources in the Nashville, TN area.
Research Category
Humanities/Social Sciences
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Document Type
Poster
Location
Havener Center, Carver-Turner Room
Presentation Date
11 April 2007, 9:00 am - 11:45 am
Parental Trust and Links to Adult Relationships
Havener Center, Carver-Turner Room
Rempel's (1985) theoretical model of interpersonal trust in close relationships was examined in conjunction with communication styles and perceptions of parental trust. The model consists of three dimensions of trust: Dependability, Predictability, and Faith. Questionnaires regarding feelings of trust of one's own parents, communication styles, and one's own romantic relationships were administered to (184 female, 269 male) University of Missouri - Rolla students. Correlations coefficients were calculated to examine the strength of the relationships among the variables. Findings revealed that lack of trust with parents was linked to poorer quality romantic relationships.
