De Roda, A. B. L., Martínez-Iñigo, D., De Paul, P., & Yela, C. (1999). Romantic beliefs and myths in Spain. The Spanish Journal of Psychology, 2, 64-73. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S1138741600005461

English summary

The strength of the main romantic myths and the link between sex, love, and marriage in Spain were investigated using data from a representative sample of the Spanish population (1,949 participants between the ages of 18 and 65). Interviewers created a survey and administered it. The findings reveal the power of these myths as well as the relationship between the three variables stated above. Women, people with fewer years of formal education, and the elderly were more likely to believe in the myths, and there was a stronger relationship between sex, love, and marriage in these groups. The results are addressed in the context of several psychosocial theories.

IN ORIGINAL Spanish version:

En este artículo se analizan los datos de una investigación realizada con una muestra representativa de la población española respecto a la vigencia de los principales mitos románticos y la vinculación entre sexo, amor y matrimonio. Se elaboró un cuestionario para evaluar dichas variables, que fue administrado, en forma de entrevista, a 1.949 personas. Los resultados indican la gran vigencia de dichos mitos y la estrecha relación entre las tres variables indicadas anteriormente, especialmente en el caso de las mujeres, personas de mayor edad y con menor nivel de estudios. Los resultados se comentan desde diferentes teorías psicosociales.

De Roda, A. B. L., Martínez-Iñigo, D., De Paul, P., & Yela, C. (1999). Romantic beliefs and myths in Spain. The Spanish Journal of Psychology, 2, 64-73. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S1138741600005461