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| Published: September 29, 2023
The Effect of Conflict Resolution Styles, Individual Protective Factors and Humor on Relationship Satisfaction of Heterosexual Romantic Couples
M.A. Counselling Psychology Google Scholar More about the auther
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DIP: 18.01.388.20231103
DOI: 10.25215/1103.388
ABSTRACT
The study aims to examine the influence of conflict resolution styles, individual protective factors, and humor on relationship satisfaction in heterosexual romantic couples. A diverse sample of 206 participants, ranging in age from 18 to 61 years, with various demographic backgrounds, was included in the study. The Conflict Resolution Style Inventory (CRSI), Individual Protective Factor Index (IPFI), Coping Humor Scale (CHS), and Relationship Assessment Scale (RAS) were employed for data collection. The results indicated a significant relationship between conflict resolution styles and relationship satisfaction. Specifically, conflict engagement was found to negatively impact relationship satisfaction, while problem-solving skills were associated with lower relationship satisfaction. Individual protective factors (self-control and cooperation) and humor did not show a significant relationship with relationship satisfaction. These findings emphasize the importance of effective conflict resolution styles in promoting relationship satisfaction in heterosexual romantic couples. Minimizing conflict engagement. The study also highlights the differences in conflict resolution strategies between different biological sexes, and unmarried and married individuals. Further research is recommended to explore additional factors that may influence relationship satisfaction and to investigate these dynamics in different cultural contexts and diverse populations.
Keywords
Resolution Styles, Individual Protective Factors, Humor on Relationship Satisfaction, Heterosexual Romantic Couples
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© 2023, Bisht, A. & Tripathi, K.M.
Received: August 17, 2023; Revision Received: September 26, 2023; Accepted: September 29, 2023
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ISSN 2348-5396
ISSN 2349-3429
18.01.388.20231103
10.25215/1103.388
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Published in Volume 11, Issue 3, July-September, 2023