The Dynamics of Love: Impact of Residential Setting and Gender on Intimate Relationships, Self-Consciousness and Self-Disclosure Among Delhi University Students

The present study examined the impact of residential setting and gender on intimate relationships, self-consciousness and self-disclosure among undergraduate students of University of Delhi. The sample consisted of 80 students categorized into 4 groups A1 (Delhi Males), A2 (Delhi Females), B1 (Out-station Males) and B2 (Out-station Females). Each group comprised of 20 students. The tools used for assessment were Multidimensional Relationship Questionnaire, Self Consciousness Scale and The Self Disclosure Rating Scale. The impact of residential setting was found on self disclosure. Gender differences were found on Relationship Motivation. Significant interaction effects of residential setting and gender on social anxiety was also observed. Significant correlations were obtained among some dimensions of the intimate relationships scale, some dimensions of self consciousness and the frequency of self disclosure. The results were discussed in the light of current theorization in the area.