EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ATTACHMENT STYLES, RELATIONSHIP SATISFACTION, AND SLEEP DISTURBANCES AMONG YOUNG ADULTS IN INDIA

This study examined the relationships between attachment styles, relationship satisfaction, and sleep disturbances among 300 young adults (mean age = 21.7 years) in India, specifically testing whether relationship satisfaction mediates the attachment-sleep pathway. Participants in committed romantic relationships completed the Experiences in Close Relationships-Revised Short Form (ECR-R), Relationship Assessment Scale (RAS), and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Correlation analyses revealed significant associations: attachment insecurity positively correlated with sleep disturbances (r = .530, p