Prediction of Marital Adjustment in the Context of Personality Traits, Relationship Beliefs and Conflict Resolution Styles (Sample of Diyarbakır)

In this study, whether there is a significant relationship between the personality traits, beliefs, and conflict-resolution styles any difference some demographic variables with respect to marital adjustment were investigated. Additionally, prediction of regarding conflict resolution was aimed. The study conducted 656 married individuals in total: 292 women 364 men. Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS), Five-Factor Personality Inventory (FFPI), Relationship Beliefs (RBI), Conflict Resolution Styles (CRSI), Personal Information Form applied couples research. Pearson correlation coefficient methods, one-way ANOVA analysis, stepwise regression analysis used analyze data obtained. A positive found total scores dyadic adjustments conflict, extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, openness experience scales. negative scale neuroticism, disagreement destructive, genders are different partners don’t change subscales. It has been concluded that varies according their gender, age, number children, marriage formation type variables. also strongest predict neuroticism terms withdrawal styles, destructive beliefs. results obtained tried be discussed under light relevant literature.