*3.3. Semantic Di*ff*erential*

Through a semantic differential, attitudes and emotions with regard to forced cohabitation during lockdown were queried. The 13 pairs of bipolar nouns were analyzed using a one-way ANOVA in order to identify any differences between the three groups (Figure 2) through post-hoc comparison. Lower mean values are closer to positive nouns, while higher mean values are oriented towards the negative nouns.

**Figure 2.** Graphic representation of the semantic differential concerning emotions, group comparison.

Statistically significant differences have been found, through post-hoc comparisons, between individuals in the three groups. More in detail, in Interest–Monotony, F(2, 1747) = 14.94, *p* < 0.001 between individuals living with relatives (M = 3.39, SD = 1.27) and individuals living with the partner (M = 3.07, SD = 1.26), and between individuals living with relatives and individuals living with partners and children M = 3.03, SD = 1.29. In Pleasure–Regret F(2, 1747) = 3.73, *p* < 0.05 between the relatives group (M = 3.97, SD = 0.92) and partner group (M = 3.82, SD = 1.00). In Tidy–Confusion F(2, 1747) = 6.38, *p* < 0.001 between individuals living with relatives (M = 3.36, SD = 1.18) and individuals living with the partner (M = 3.11, SD = 1.19). In Fun–Boredom F(2, 1747) = 27.12, *p* < 0.001 between the relatives group (M = 3.83, SD = 0.94) and partner group (M = 3.50, SD = 0.96), and between relatives and partners with children M = 3.46, SD = 1.02. In Happiness–Melancholy F(2, 1747) = 6.09, *p* < 0.01 between individuals living with relatives (M = 3.86, SD = 0.92) and individuals living with the partner (M = 3.69, SD = 0.94), and between individuals living with relatives and individuals living with partners and children M = 3.70, SD = 0.98. In Relaxation–Anger F(2, 1747) = 5.18, *p* < 0.01 between relatives the group (M = 3.38, SD = 1.07) and partner group (M = 3.19, SD = 1.08), and between the relatives and partners with children groups M = 3.24, SD = 1.06. In Strength–Weakness F(2, 1747) = 20.82, *p* < 0.001 between individuals living with relatives (M = 2.98, SD = 1.17) and individuals living with the partner (M = 2.67, SD = 1.09), and between individuals living with relatives and individuals living with partners and children M = 2.58, SD = 1.15. In Participation–Indifference F(2, 1747) = 38.50, *p* < 0.001 between the relatives group (M = 2.56, SD = 1.13) and partner group (M = 2.11, SD = 1.01), and between the relatives and partner with children groups M = 2.10, SD = 1.02. In each case, the individuals living with the partner reported positive pole-oriented scores for the adjective couple.

As far as comparisons between individuals living with the partner and individuals living with partners and children are concerned, no statistically significant differences have been identified.
