Table 3. Multiple Regression Analyses of Background, Love Styles, and Subjective Well-Being Predictors on Compassionate Love for a Romantic Partner.
| Variable | R | R2 | Beta | t |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 Socio-demographic predictors (Stepwise) | ||||
| 1. In love now | .16 | .03 | -.16 | -4.03*** |
| Step 2 Socio-demographic and love styles predictors (Stepwise) | ||||
| 1. Agape | .32 | .10 | .32 | 7.77*** |
| 2. Pragma | .41 | .17 | -.27 | -6.52*** |
| 3. Eros | .44 | .19 | .16 | 3.87*** |
| 4. Ludus | .45 | .20 | .13 | -2.84** |
| 5. In love now | .46 | .21 | -.08 | -2.09* |
| Step 3 Socio-demographic, love styles nd well-being predictors (Stepwise) | ||||
| 1. Positive affect | .35 | .12 | .35 | 7.99*** |
| 2. Agape | .47 | .22 | .32 | 7.89*** |
| 3. Negative affect | .54 | .29 | -.25 | -6.37*** |
| 4. Satisfaction with life | .57 | .31 | .17 | 4.07*** |
| 5. Pragma | .58 | .33 | -.14 | -3.25** |
| 6. In love now | .59 | .34 | -.12 | -3.08** |
| 7. Eros | .60 | .35 | .09 | 2.10* |
Note. The beta and t values are for the step at which the variables entered.
*p < 0.05. **p < .01. ***p < .001.