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    The relationship of conflict resolution styles with dyadic adjustment in newlyweds
    Akyıldız, Hande Nur; Kafescioğlu, Nilüfer ; Gözkan, Ayfer Dost; Kafescioğlu, Nilüfer; Harma, M.; Department of Psychology
    This study examined the relationship between conflict resolution styles (positive, negative, subordination, and retreat conflict resolution styles) and dyadic adjustment among newlywed couples in Turkey. This study was conducted with 252 couples married for less than 15 months. The present study is part of a more extensive longitudinal study conducted at Ozyegin University by Kafescioğlu and colleagues funded by TÜBİTAK (Grant Number: 113K538). Data were collected in four waves at seven monthly intervals. For the current study, the first wave data on conflict resolution styles and the second wave data on dyadic adjustment were used. Participants filled out the following measures: Demographic Information Form, Conflict Resolution Styles Scale (CRSS), and Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS). Latent Profile Analysis (LPA) and ANCOVA were conducted to examine research questions. Results showed that the two-profile model was the best-fitted model considering fit statistics among the four models. The profiles differed in three conflict resolution styles: wives’ positive conflict resolution style, husbands’ retreat, and subordination conflict resolution styles. The first profile had a low level in all three conflict resolution styles, named “Less Positive Wife- More Engaged Husband.” In contrast, couples in the second profile used the three conflict resolution styles more, so the profile was named “Positive Wife- Avoidant Husband.” ANCOVA analysis indicated insignificant differences in dyadic adjustment between profiles. The findings were discussed in light of existing literature and theoretical framework. Finally, research contributions, limitations, and future research suggestions were presented.