THE INTERRELATION BETWEEN CODEPENDENCY AND ADULT PERSONALITY WELL-BEING

Abstract

The article presents the results of an empirical study on the features of codependency and subjective well-being in adult women and examines the correlations between codependency and the well-being of adults. Codependency has been defined as a psychological state characterized by excessive dependence on another person, reduced independence and self-esteem, an obsessive need to satisfy the desires or needs of others at the expense of one’s own interests, and a strong tendency to orient oneself according to the thoughts, actions, or relationships of that person. The empirical study has shown that the women examined have demonstrated an average level of interpersonal dependence, which has been formed based on the interplay of components such as emotional reliance on others, the desire for autonomy, and self-doubt. Participants have shown a high level of emotional reliance on others, an average level of self-confidence, and a moderate desire for autonomy. It has been found that the subjects have been capable of some independence but have remained largely dependent on others, with moderate ability to establish social contacts and a tendency to avoid deep emotional connections. The assessment of subjective wellbeing has indicated that participants have generally felt a certain level of satisfaction with their lives and current circumstances, yet have simultaneously perceived a need for change or improvement in certain aspects of life. The study has revealed that participants have held a critical attitude toward their own achievements, have tended to compare themselves with others, have had a certain degree of satisfaction with their social contacts, but have not experienced complete harmony in their relationships. It has been concluded that the overall level of subjective well-being in the women studied has been characterized by an average level of manifestation. Correlation analysis has shown that autonomy aspirations and healthy dependence have been positively associated with overall life satisfaction and satisfaction with interpersonal relationships, whereas destructive forms of dependency, self-doubt, and dysfunctional detachment have contributed to increased dissatisfaction with oneself and life in general. The study has confirmed the proposed hypothesis.