Irrational beliefs and self-efficacy in romantic relationships as predictors of psychological well-being among late adolescents

Objective: The main purpose of this study is to examine the predictive effect of irrational beliefs and self efficacy in romantic relationship on psychological well-being in individuals in late adolescence. In addition, whether the participants irrational romantic relationship beliefs, self efficacy in romantic relationships, and psychological well-being differ according to sociodemographic data was examined. Method: 257 people between the ages of 18-24 and having romantic relationships participated in the study. Data were collected using the sociodemographic information form, the Irrational Romantic Relationship Beliefs Scale, Self Efficacy in Romantic Relationships Scale and the Psychological Wellbeing Scale. Results: It is found that individuals with high self efficacy regarding their romantic relationships have higher psychological well-being. According to sociodemographic data, results showed that the participants irrational beliefs about their romantic relationships differed significantly according to duration of relationship, self efficacy of romantic relationships differed significantly according to gender and income status and psychological well-being differed according to age, relationship duration and income status. Conclusion: According to the results, high self efficacy perception of individuals in romantic relationships increases their psychological well-being. Based on the results, it is determined that a contribution to the literature is made by putting forward one of the factors that are efficient in increasing psychological well-being.