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    The gratification of basic psychological needs and adolescent conflict resolution behavior in family context
    Ulusu, Ajla Hamza; Gözkan, Ayfer Dost; Gözkan, Ayfer Dost; Kafescioğlu, Nilüfer; Akçınar, B.; Department of Psychology; Ulusu, Ajla Hamza
    In light of the self-determination theory (SDT) the aim of the present study was to test a mediational model in which the associations between the gratification of basic psychological needs (GBPN; autonomy, relatedness, and competence) in relationship with one's mother and father and adolescents' conflict resolution styles (positive problem solving, conflict engagement, withdrawal, and compliance) through disclosure to and secrecy from parents are examined. A cross-sectional data was derived from adolescents (N= 1605; 59,3% girls and 40,4% boys; M=15.03, SD= 1.50; range = 11 - 19 years). They were Turkish adolescents from nine different public schools in different districts of İstanbul, Turkey. Direct and indirect links between the perceived gratification of basic psychological needs and conflict resolution styles were examined using a path analysis with a bootstrapping approach (with 2500 bootstrapped samples), and significant associations were reported. In general, results indicated that as GBPN in relationship with each parent increases, adolescents tend to share more information about their personal life, feelings, and thoughts with their parents, to hide less information from them, and they tend to utilize more positive conflict resolution strategies (e.g., positive problem solving) when managing conflict with parents.