Expansion and Prospects of Research on Romantic Relationship

Key Points

• The aim is to examine the current findings in romantic relationship research and identify new directions for the field.
• Review of various aspects of romantic relationships, including identity and mental health.
• Discussion on interpersonal violence and its implications.
• Analysis of cultural and temporal factors affecting relationships.
• Research has accumulated insights across various disciplines such as psychology, sociology, and neuroscience.
• There is a perception of stagnation in Japan's romantic relationship research due to limited participation.
• The symposium encourages discussion on future directions and societal contributions of relationship research.