La dinámica familiar y su influencia en la elección de pareja en adultos jóvenes.

Abstract

This study sought to analyze how early family experiences relate to the way individuals establish emotional bonds in young adulthood, focusing on emotional learning and the father's influence on partner selection. It attempted to identify affective patterns rooted in the domestic environment and explored how the presence, absence, or even intermittent nature of the father can influence romantic expectations and decisions. A fixed-format survey was administered to 68 individuals. The instrument included closed-ended items with a Likert scale and multiple-choice questions, as well as an open-ended question that allowed respondents who chose "present-absent" to explain their answer. The data indicate a greater presence of the nuclear family (69.1%). Data processing was performed using percentages, counts, and descriptive graphs. The nuclear family (69.1%) is what the data indicate. 35.3% characterized it as respectful and open, while 36.8% characterized it as occasional. In the role of father, 27.9% characterized him as protective and 23.5% as present-absent. In contemporary romantic relationships, 69.1% of respondents stated that their relationship with their parents influences how they relate to and love others, while 36.8% admitted to experiencing repeated patterns in their partners. Family structure, communication style, and the father's availability are related to contemporary attachment styles in general, particularly regarding trust, boundaries, and partner selection.