Perceived social support is associated with a better quality of romantic relationship. Potential sources of support in a romantic relationship are members of a close social network, such as friends and parents. Although perceived support from both parents and friends is essential for developing and supporting a romantic relationship, there is a gap in understanding about whether they are equally important. This study intends to contribute additional empirical data about the topic of romantic relationships among the emerging adults of Malaysia. A cross-sectional study design using a survey data collection method with the revised scale of the Social Support Index (SSI) and the Investment Model Scale-Short Version (IMS-S), indicated a significant positive effect of friends' support on the quality of romantic relationships, whereas parental support was insignificant. The importance of taking cultural and societal background into consideration is also discussed.
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