Communication Patterns and Attachment Styles as Predictors of Relationship Satisfaction in Urban Indian Adults
Abstract: Communication and attachment security are both known to shape how satisfied people feel in their relationships. How much each contributes, and whether attachment adds anything once communication is accounted for, is less well studied outside Western populations. We surveyed 100 adults (aged 21-45 years) in committed relationships across Mumbai, Kolkata, and New Delhi using a cross sectional correlational design to examine the relative contributions of communication patterns and attachment security to relationship satisfaction. Participants completed the Communication Patterns Questionnaire, the Experiences in Close Relationships-Revised scale, and the Relationship Assessment Scale. Constructive communication showed a strong positive association with satisfaction (r = .72, p
Keywords: communication patterns; attachment styles; relationship satisfaction; interpersonal relationships; Indian adults
How to Cite?: Bharti Biswas, "Communication Patterns and Attachment Styles as Predictors of Relationship Satisfaction in Urban Indian Adults", Volume 15 Issue 9, September 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1406-1409, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26922152119, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26922152119