Parenting Warmth, Trait Emotional Intelligence, Positive Conflict Resolution and Marital Quality: Structural Equation Modeling

DURU H.

American Journal of Family Therapy, 2025 (SSCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Publication Date: 2025
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/01926187.2024.2442588
  • Journal Name: American Journal of Family Therapy
  • Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, Periodicals Index Online, CINAHL, EBSCO Education Source, Education Abstracts, Gender Studies Database, Psycinfo, Social services abstracts, Sociological abstracts, Violence & Abuse Abstracts
  • Keywords: marital quality, Parentig warmth, positive coflict resolution, trait emotional intelligence
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This study examines a hypothetical model underlying the relationship between perceived warmth from mothers and fathers and marital quality. Structural equation modeling (SEM) and a multistep path test were used to examine the hypothetical model. 482 (361 women, 121 men, Mage = 35.06 years, SD = 9.79) married individuals in Turkey participated in the study. SEM and path analyses showed a good fit for the hypothetical model of the study. Positive conflict resolution skills mediated the link between trait emotional intelligence and marital quality. Implications for researchers and practitioners for future studies on couples are discussed.