Page No 291-301
Palak Parashar, Isha Magadh and Antra Rai
Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida
In changing context of modern dating, influenced by online platforms and transforming
social norms, this research investigates the interplay between commitment desirability,
loneliness and emotional regulation in young adults. Using a sample of 181 participants
aged 17-30, the study employed standardized tools the Commitment Desirability Scale
(CDS), UCLA Loneliness scale, and Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ), to explore
the dynamic interplay of these psychological constructs in modern romantic
relationships. Quantitative methods were adopted for this study. Loneliness was
negatively correlated with commitment desirability at a significant level, suggesting
that higher loneliness was reported by people who had less desire for committed
relationships, independent sample t-tests indicated that single participants were
significantly lonelier compared to those in committed relationships. In addition, female
participants were rated higher on commitment desirability and emotional regulation,
implying gender differences in relational and emotional orientation. But two-way ANOVA
did not observe any significant gender differences in loneliness consistent with results
from previous large-scale studies. The research concludes that loneliness, desire for
commitment, and emotional regulation are connected in significant ways during modern
dating and are more influenced by relationship status and emotions than by gender.
These findings have implications for understanding emotional well-being in digital
mediated relationships and suggest future directions, including longitudinal research
across diverse gender identities and relationship types. Acknowledging limitations like
sample imbalance, lack of mental health controls, and urban bias, the study lays a
foundation for further psychological exploration of modern romantic dynamics