EGITIM ARASTIRMALARI-EURASIAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, cilt.10, sa.41, ss.37-53, 2010 (SSCI)
Problem Statement: Close relationships formed during the young adulthood stage are important to the fulfillment of developmental tasks and may be supportive for young adults psychologically. Due to their important status within the society, it has been significant to identify the factors that affect university students relationships with the opposite sed. Studies have revealed a relation between intimate and romantic realtionships and the self-concept and perfectionism. Also, the literature includes studies on multidimensional relationships, attachment styles, family characteristics, and reactions against stressful events.