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The Effect of Mindfulness on Conflict Resolution Styles and Psychological Vulnerability in Married Individuals

Rabia Arpacı, Özcan Özdemir, Duygu Ayar, Fatma Karasu

Research Article Volume 6 Issue 3 31 October 2024 Pages 315-332 10.47793/hp.1402161
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Abstract

This study was conducted to investigate the effect of mindfulness on conflict resolution styles and psychological fragility in married individuals. The sample consisted of 317 married individuals. Data were collected using the "Socio-demographic Characteristics Form," "Mindfulness in Marriage Scale," "Conflict Resolution Styles Scale," and "Psychological Fragility Scale." For data analysis, Independent Samples t-test, ANOVA, Pearson Correlation Analysis, and Multiple Regression Analysis were used. According to the results, married individuals exhibited high levels of mindfulness, positive, submissive, and withdrawal conflict resolution styles, while their negative conflict resolution styles and psychological fragility were moderate. The results indicate a statistically significant relationship between conflict resolution styles, psychological fragility, and mindfulness (p Keywords mindfulness conflict resolution style married individuals psychological fragility

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mindfulness conflict resolution style married individuals psychological fragility bilinçli farkındalık çatışma çözüm stilleri evli bireyler psikolojik kırılganlık
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