Bağlanma ve çatışma çözme stillerinin beliren yetişkinlerin romantik ilişki bağlanımındaki rolü: Yatırım modeli yaklaşımı

This study aims to investigate to what extend attachment and conflict resolution styles of Turkish emerging adults predict their romantic relationship commitment using Rusbult's Investment Model after gender, relationship duration, and student status are controlled. Data were collected from 610 emerging adults (329 women, 281 men), aged between 19-26 and who had a romantic relationship for at least one month via using the Relationship Stability Scale, the Conflict Resolution Styles in Romantic Relationship, the Experiences in Close Relationships-Revised, and a demographic form. Using a quantitative correlational design, six-separate Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA), a simultaneous multiple regression, and a hierarchical multiple regression analysis were performed for the study. Results showed that there was no difference between men and women in terms of their attachment styles, conflict resolution styles, and relationship commitment. Regarding student status, a statistically significant difference was found in quality of alternatives. Furthermore, the hierarchical multiple regression analysis revealed that non-student Turkish emerging adults with satisfying relationships, having a good deal of investment in relationships, fewer alternatives, showing less avoidance attachment, and having a positive conflict resolution style, have a greater level of romantic relationship commitment. Results were discussed in light of the relevant literature. Recommendations for future research and implications were presented.