A Research on Relationship Between Self-Efficacy, Marriage Satisfaction and the Mediator Role of Effective Communication Skills in Married Individuals

Gizem Dilber; Ferda Şule Kaya

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A Research on Relationship Between Self-Efficacy, Marriage Satisfaction and the Mediator Role of Effective Communication Skills in Married Individuals

Yazarlar:

Gizem Dilber | Ferda Şule Kaya

Yayıncı:

Hitit University

Ana Başlıklar:

Aile Sosyolojisi | Aile ve İlişkiler Sosyolojisi | Cinsiyet Sosyolojisi

Dergi:

Hitit Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.18 Issue 2, pp.274-296

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

8/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001354486

pISSN:

2757-7449

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Özet:

 Marriage is a widely preferred lifestyle both in our country and worldwide, established with good intentions and contributing positively to individuals and society. However, problems within marriage can lead individuals to separation and divorce. According to the 2021 Turkey Family Structure Survey, the primary cause of divorce is irresponsible and indifferent behavior. Other reasons include infidelity, financial incompatibility, physical violence, and maltreatment. The fact that irresponsible and indifferent behaviors rank first suggests that individuals face difficulties in the transition to adulthood. Self-efficacy perception plays a crucial role in this process. Considering that marriage is one of the key life events shaping an individuals future, it can be argued that self-efficacy in marital relationships is significant for marital satisfaction. Given that irresponsible and indifferent behaviors are among the leading causes of divorce, communication skills appear to be critical. Lack of communication and communication problems between spouses can not only hinder the resolution of existing conflicts but also create new ones. The literature generally indicates that divorce negatively affects individuals, leading to increased depression, decreased psychological resilience, and lower life satisfaction. Understanding marital satisfaction is essential for identifying the risk of divorce. For these reasons, this study aims to examine the mediating role of effective communication skills in the relationship between relationship self-efficacy and marital satisfaction in married individuals. Research on relationship self-efficacy in our country is limited. This study seeks to identify and propose improvements for relationship self-efficacy and communication skills, which are believed to be lacking in marital relationships. The study sample consists of 242 individuals 134 women, 108 men. The research follows a quantitative, correlational survey model. Data were collected using a convenience sampling method, with one individual selected from each couple. The study utilized a personal information form, the Relationship Self-Efficacy scale, the Marital Life scale, and the Effective Communication Skills scale. Regression analysis results indicate that reciprocity and emotional control significantly predict marital satisfaction. Additionally, a positive and significant relationship was found between relationship self-efficacy and marital satisfaction. Emotional control, a sub-dimension of relationship self-efficacy, was found to influence marital satisfaction through the mediating effects of self-awarenessself-disclosure and empathy. Similarly, differentiation, another sub-dimension, was mediated by self-awarenessself-disclosure, empathy, and ego-enhancing language. In conclusion, relationship self-efficacy is a key factor in marital satisfaction. Additionally, effective communication skills play a mediating role in this relationship. Therefore, it is recommended that efforts be made to enhance relationship self-efficacy and communication skills to improve marital satisfaction among married individuals.

 Marriage is a widely preferred lifestyle both in our country and worldwide, established with good intentions and contributing positively to individuals and society. However, problems within marriage can lead individuals to separation and divorce. According to the 2021 Turkey Family Structure Survey, the primary cause of divorce is irresponsible and indifferent behavior. Other reasons include infidelity, financial incompatibility, physical violence, and maltreatment. The fact that irresponsible and indifferent behaviors rank first suggests that individuals face difficulties in the transition to adulthood. Self-efficacy perception plays a crucial role in this process. Considering that marriage is one of the key life events shaping an individuals future, it can be argued that self-efficacy in marital relationships is significant for marital satisfaction. Given that irresponsible and indifferent behaviors are among the leading causes of divorce, communication skills appear to be critical. Lack of communication and communication problems between spouses can not only hinder the resolution of existing conflicts but also create new ones. The literature generally indicates that divorce negatively affects individuals, leading to increased depression, decreased psychological resilience, and lower life satisfaction. Understanding marital satisfaction is essential for identifying the risk of divorce. For these reasons, this study aims to examine the mediating role of effective communication skills in the relationship between relationship self-efficacy and marital satisfaction in married individuals. Research on relationship self-efficacy in our country is limited. This study seeks to identify and propose improvements for relationship self-efficacy and communication skills, which are believed to be lacking in marital relationships. The study sample consists of 242 individuals 134 women, 108 men. The research follows a quantitative, correlational survey model. Data were collected using a convenience sampling method, with one individual selected from each couple. The study utilized a personal information form, the Relationship Self-Efficacy scale, the Marital Life scale, and the Effective Communication Skills scale. Regression analysis results indicate that reciprocity and emotional control significantly predict marital satisfaction. Additionally, a positive and significant relationship was found between relationship self-efficacy and marital satisfaction. Emotional control, a sub-dimension of relationship self-efficacy, was found to influence marital satisfaction through the mediating effects of self-awarenessself-disclosure and empathy. Similarly, differentiation, another sub-dimension, was mediated by self-awarenessself-disclosure, empathy, and ego-enhancing language. In conclusion, relationship self-efficacy is a key factor in marital satisfaction. Additionally, effective communication skills play a mediating role in this relationship. Therefore, it is recommended that efforts be made to enhance relationship self-efficacy and communication skills to improve marital satisfaction among married individuals.

 Marriage is a widely preferred lifestyle both in our country and worldwide, established with good intentions and contributing positively to individuals and society. However, problems within marriage can lead individuals to separation and divorce. According to the 2021 Turkey Family Structure Survey, the primary cause of divorce is irresponsible and indifferent behavior. Other reasons include infidelity, financial incompatibility, physical violence, and maltreatment. The fact that irresponsible and indifferent behaviors rank first suggests that individuals face difficulties in the transition to adulthood. Self-efficacy perception plays a crucial role in this process. Considering that marriage is one of the key life events shaping an individuals future, it can be argued that self-efficacy in marital relationships is significant for marital satisfaction. Given that irresponsible and indifferent behaviors are among the leading causes of divorce, communication skills appear to be critical. Lack of communication and communication problems between spouses can not only hinder the resolution of existing conflicts but also create new ones. The literature generally indicates that divorce negatively affects individuals, leading to increased depression, decreased psychological resilience, and lower life satisfaction. Understanding marital satisfaction is essential for identifying the risk of divorce. For these reasons, this study aims to examine the mediating role of effective communication skills in the relationship between relationship self-efficacy and marital satisfaction in married individuals. Research on relationship self-efficacy in our country is limited. This study seeks to identify and propose improvements for relationship self-efficacy and communication skills, which are believed to be lacking in marital relationships. The study sample consists of 242 individuals 134 women, 108 men. The research follows a quantitative, correlational survey model. Data were collected using a convenience sampling method, with one individual selected from each couple. The study utilized a personal information form, the Relationship Self-Efficacy scale, the Marital Life scale, and the Effective Communication Skills scale. Regression analysis results indicate that reciprocity and emotional control significantly predict marital satisfaction. Additionally, a positive and significant relationship was found between relationship self-efficacy and marital satisfaction. Emotional control, a sub-dimension of relationship self-efficacy, was found to influence marital satisfaction through the mediating effects of self-awarenessself-disclosure and empathy. Similarly, differentiation, another sub-dimension, was mediated by self-awarenessself-disclosure, empathy, and ego-enhancing language. In conclusion, relationship self-efficacy is a key factor in marital satisfaction. Additionally, effective communication skills play a mediating role in this relationship. Therefore, it is recommended that efforts be made to enhance relationship self-efficacy and communication skills to improve marital satisfaction among married individuals.

 Evlilik genellikle iyi niyetlerle kurulan, bireye ve topluma olumlu katkıları olan ülkemizde ve dünyada tercih edilen bir yaşam tarzıdır. Fakat evlilikte yaşanan sorunlar bireyleri ayrılık kararına ve boşanma sürecine götürebilmektedir. Türkiye Aile Yapısı Araştırması 2021na göre boşanma sebeplerinin başında sorumsuz ve ilgisiz davranışlar gelmektedir. Aldatma, ekonomik geçimsizlik, fiziksel şiddet ve kötü muamele ise boşanmanın diğer sebepleri arasında yer almaktadır. Sorumsuz ve ilgisiz davranışların birinci sırada yer alması bireylerin yetişkin olma sürecinde zorluklar yaşadığını düşündürmektedir. Yetişkin olma sürecinde özyeterlik algısı da bireyler üzerinde etkili olabilmektedir. Kişinin hayatını şekillendiren olaylardan birinin evlilik olduğu düşünüldüğünde evlilik ilişkisindeki özyeterlik inancının, evlilikten sağlanan doyum açısından önem taşıdığı söylenebilir. Boşanma sebeplerinin başında gelen sorumsuz ve ilgisiz davranışlar dikkate alındığında bireylerin sahip olduğu iletişim becerilerinin kritik olduğu düşünülebilir. Eşler arası iletişimsizlik ve iletişim problemlerinin olması evlilikteki sorunları çözmek bir yana yeni sorunlar ekleyebilir. Literatürde genel olarak boşanma, bireyleri olumsuz yönde etkileyebildiğine, boşanmayla beraber bireylerin depresyon düzeylerinin yükseldiğine, psikolojik dayanıklılıklarının ve yaşam doyumlarının düştüğüne yönelik çalışmalara rastlanılmaktadır. Evlilik doyumunu anlamak, boşanma riskini tanımlamak açısından önemlidir. Tüm bu sebeplerle çalışmanın amacı; evli bireylerde ilişki özyeterlik ve evlilik doyumu arasında etkili iletişim becerilerinin aracı rolünü incelemektir. İlişki özyeterlik üzerine ülkemizde yapılan çalışmalar sayılıdır. Bu çalışma da evlilik sürecinde eksik olduğu düşünülen ilişki özyeterlik düzeyi ve iletişim becerilerinin tespit edilmesi ve geliştirilmesi konusunda öneriler sunmayı hedeflemektedir. Araştırmanın örneklemini 242 birey 134 kadın, 108 erkek oluşturmaktadır. Araştırma nicel, ilişkisel tarama modeli kullanılarak yapılmıştır. Veriler kolayda örneklem yöntemi ile her çiftten bir kişi alınarak toplanmıştır. Çalışmada; kişisel bilgi formu, İlişki Özyeterlik; Evlilik Yaşamı; Etkili İletişim Becerileri ölçekleri kullanılmıştır. Bulgularda yapılan regresyon analizi sonucu karşılıklık ile duygusal kontrolün evlilik doyumunu anlamlı şekilde yordadığı bulunmuştur. Ayrıca ilişki özyeterlik ve evlilik doyumu arasında pozitif yönlü anlamlı ilişki bulunmuştur. İlişki özyeterliğin alt boyutu olan duygusal kontrol ile evlilik doyumu arasında etkili iletişim becerilerinin alt boyutlarından kendini tanıma-kendini açma ve empatinin aracı etkisi olduğu görülmüştür. İlişki özyeterliğin alt boyutu olan farklılaşma ile evlilik doyumu arasında etkili iletişim becerilerinin alt boyutlarından kendini tanıma-kendini açma, empati ve egoyu geliştirici dilin aracı etkisi olduğu görülmüştür. Sonuç olarak evli bireylerde ilişki özyeterliğin evlilik doyumu üzerinde etkili bir faktör olduğu görülmüştür. Etkili iletişim becerilerinin de ilişki özyeterlik ile evlilik doyumu arasındaki ilişkiyi etkileyen bir rolde olduğu görülmüştür. Bu nedenle evli bireylerde evlilik doyumunun arttırılması için ilişki özyeterlik ve etkili iletişim becerilerini geliştirmeye yönelik çalışmaların yapılması önerilebilir.

Makale detayları

A Research on Relationship Between Self-Efficacy, Marriage Satisfaction and the Mediator Role of Effective Communication Skills in Married Individuals

Yazarlar:

Gizem Dilber | Ferda Şule Kaya

Yayıncı:

Hitit University

Ana Başlıklar:

Aile Sosyolojisi | Aile ve İlişkiler Sosyolojisi | Cinsiyet Sosyolojisi

Dergi:

Hitit Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.18 Issue 2, pp.274-296

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

8/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001354486

pISSN:

2757-7449

Psychology

Marital Satisfaction

Relationship Self-Efficacy

Communication Skills

Married İndividualsPsikoloji

Evlilik Doyumu

İlişki Özyeterlik

İletişim Becerileri

Evli Bireyler

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Gizem Dilber | Ferda Şule Kaya

Yayıncı: Hitit University

Ana Başlıklar: Aile Sosyolojisi | Aile ve İlişkiler Sosyolojisi | Cinsiyet Sosyolojisi

Dergi: Hitit Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.18 Issue 2, pp.274-296

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 8/2025

Belge Dili: Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.): 2001354486

pISSN: 2757-7449

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Gizem Dilber | Ferda Şule Kaya

Yayıncı:

Hitit University

Ana Başlıklar:

Aile Sosyolojisi | Aile ve İlişkiler Sosyolojisi | Cinsiyet Sosyolojisi

Dergi:

Hitit Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.18 Issue 2, pp.274-296

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

8/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001354486

pISSN:

2757-7449