Objective: To explore the psychological characteristics of young single groups and the impact of choosing to remain single on them.
Methods: Twenty-six youths in the state of singleness were selected for in-depth interviews. The content of the interviews was analyzed and theoretically constructed by using rooting theory.
Results: The single group is divided into pursuers, freekeepers, and blankers, each with distinct psychological characteristics and needs. Pursuers focus more on emotional needs and mainly face difficulties in choosing a partner; freekeepers prioritize autonomy needs and mainly face socialization challenges; and blankers exhibit characteristics of both. In addition to the conflict between emotional fulfillment and self-development, single youths need to cope with the conflict between their personal choices and the social expectations.
Conclusion: Different types of single groups face both different dilemmas and similar conflicts. Youth can only adapt better by balancing their emotional needs and autonomy needs.
ZHANG Yunjie
,
YAN Wenhua
,
XU Gurigen
,
LIU Shiyu
,
XIAO Ruolan
,
GAO Shiyuan
,
LIU Yanxi
,
XU Duo
. Young Single Groups: Pursuing an Ideal Partner or Enjoying a Free Life?[J]. Psychological Communications, 2024
, 7(1)
: 36
-46
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DOI: 10.12100/j.issn.2096-5494.224006
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