Examining the mediator roles of conflict resolution styles and the interpersonal cognitive distortions in the association between childhood trauma and romantic relationship satisfaction
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Romantic relationships are at an important point in the lives and interpersonal relationships of individuals. The level of satisfaction they get from their romantic relationships also affects the course of their relationships. In the literature, different variables affecting romantic relationship satisfaction are mentioned. This study aims to examine the relationships and effects of childhood traumas and romantic relationship satisfaction, cognitive distortions related to relationships, and conflict resolution styles in women. The sample of the study consists of 490 women between the ages of 18-50, living in different cities in Türkiye. Demographic Information Form, Childhood Trauma Scale, Interpersonal Cognitive Distortions Scale, Conflict Resolution Styles in Romantic Relationships Scale, and Relationship Satisfaction sub-dimension of the Relationship Stability Scale were applied to the participants. The findings showed that there was a positive relationship between childhood traumas, negative and submissive conflict resolution style, and cognitive distortions related to relationships, and a negative relationship between these variables and relationship satisfaction. In addition, a positive relationship was found between relationship satisfaction and positive conflict resolution style. Multiple regression analysis showed the predictive effects of emotional neglect, positive and negative conflict resolution styles, and cognitive distortions related to relationships on romantic relationship satisfaction, which are sub-dimensions of childhood traumas. When mediation models were tested, it was found that cognitive distortions related to relationships and conflict resolution styles (negative, positive, and submission styles) played a mediating role in the relationship between childhood traumas and relationship satisfaction. The findings of the study were evaluated with the relevant literature, and some suggestions for future studies were presented.
Source: Klinik Psikoloji Dergisi
Author: Melisa Minaz
Institution: İstanbul Esenyurt Üniversitesi
Subfield: Social Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4417263285