The relationship between conflict communication, selfesteem and life satisfaction in university students


Arslan C., Hamarta E., USLU M.

Educational Research and Reviews, vol.5, no.1, pp.31-34, 2010 (Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 5 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Journal Name: Educational Research and Reviews
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.31-34
  • Keywords: And li{dotless}fe sati{dotless}sfacti{dotless}on, Confli{dotless}ct communi{dotless}cati{dotless}on, Self-esteem
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The current study used a survey model to analyze 306 university students to investigate relationship between life satisfaction, self-esteem and conflict communication. Data were collected from the Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale, the Satisfaction with Life Scale and Conflict Communication Scale. Pearson product-moment correlation coefficients were determined. The results of the study show that self-esteem is positively correlated with confrontation, emotional expression, self-disclosure and lifesatisfaction. The results also show that life satisfaction is positively correlated with confrontation,emotional expression and self-disclosure. © 2010 Academic Journals.