The present study examined the influence of the health of the family of origin on the couples` intimacy among the 90 dating couples. Data were collected through mailing and e-mail survey, which, then, were analyzed by SPSS Win Program. The major find...
The present study examined the influence of the health of the family of origin on the couples` intimacy among the 90 dating couples. Data were collected through mailing and e-mail survey, which, then, were analyzed by SPSS Win Program. The major findings were as follows: 1) The dating couple`s levels of health of family of origin were significantly correlated; 2) There was sex difference in perceiving intimacy toward the dating partner: men reported higher intimacy toward the partner than did women; 3) Men`s intimacy toward the partner was affected by their health of family of origin as well as their age, frequency of dating, and experience of service in the army. However, women` intimacy was not affected by the health of family of origin, but by age and their partner`s intimacy. Conclusions concerning the results were discussed.