The predictive effect of self‐compassion on relationship satisfaction and conflict resolution styles in romantic relationships in nursing students

Abstract

Background People who are compassionate to both themselves and others want to alleviate their experiences of pain and those of others. Aims This study aims to evaluate the predictive effect of self‐compassion on relationship satisfaction and conflict resolution styles in romantic relationships in nursing students. Methods The sample of this study consists of 356 nursing students. The data are collected by using the Self‐Compassion Scale, the Conflict Resolution Styles Scale in Romantic Relationships, and the Relationship Satisfaction Scale. A linear regression model is used to test the predictive effect of self‐compassion on relationship satisfaction and conflict resolution styles in nursing students. Results Mean age of the participant is 20.70 ± 1.90, 68.5% (n = 244) of the nursing students are female, and 33.2% of them (n = 211) are male. Self‐compassion is found to be a significant predictor of both relationship satisfaction and conflict resolution styles (positive conflict resolution, negative conflict resolution, and retreat) in romantic relationships (p < .05). Conclusion Self‐compassion is an important factor in relationship satisfaction and conflict resolution. These results of the study can be used to address conflict resolution problems in romantic relationships and further research.

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