Understanding the Influence of Parenting Style and Conflict Resolution Style on Relationship Satisfaction among Students

Abstract

Parent-child dynamics and conflict-handling approaches emerged as key factors influencing romantic relationship contentment in a sample of 100 university students, according to recent research findings. Through the application of three measurement tools – the PPSS to evaluate perceived parenting approaches, the CMSQ to assess conflict management tendencies, and the RSAT to measure relationship satisfaction – the study revealed compelling connections between these variables. The researchers found that early family experiences and learned conflict resolution patterns played meaningful roles in shaping how satisfied students felt in their intimate relationships. These insights help young adults understand the influence of their upbringing and develop healthy conflict management skills that could support both their emotional well-being and capacity to form contentment in their partnerships as the individual transitions into adulthood.