Irrational Beliefs and Abuse in University Students' Romantic Relations

Kaygusuz C.

EURASIAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, vol.13, no.51, pp.141-155, 2013 (SSCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 13 Issue: 51
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Journal Name: EURASIAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
  • Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.141-155
  • Keywords: Irrational beliefs about romantic relationships, students, helplessness, unlovability, problem solving, abuse, CONFLICT, SATISFACTION, ATTACHMENT
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Problem Statement: The complex nature of romantic relationships, in general, makes the continuation of these relationships a challenge. This situation is even more problematic in traditional societies, as social norms for these relations are more strict and more disciplinarian. University students want to be in romantic relationships due to their current state of development. However, when they decide to be in a relationship, they meet a variety of social pressures; some even feel guilt as a result of the negative connotations attached to relationships. This situation affects satisfaction in romantic relationships, causes irrational beliefs and may lead to abuse in relationships. The purpose of this study is to determine whether university students' irrational beliefs are related to and a predictor of problem-solving behavior in their romantic relationships.