To Examine the Difference in Relationship Satisfaction and Conflict Resolution Strategies among Married and Unmarried during Covid-19

Abstract

How people perceive their level of satisfaction and handle conflicts shapes interpersonal relationships, making these processes important areas for psychological study. This study investigated the difference in relationship satisfaction and conflict resolution strategies among married and unmarried. The total sample comprise of 100 participants (married=34; unmarried=66) and under the age of 30 years. The data was collected by using standardized scales i.e. ‘Relationship Assessment Scale’ and ‘Conflict Resolution questionnaire’ to measure the constructs. Results showed that married individuals reported significantly higher relationship satisfaction and greater use of compromising and avoiding conflict styles, while non-married individuals favoured collaborative conflict resolution. No significant differences emerged in competing or accommodating styles. The small, cross-sectional sample and dependence on self-report measures constitute some of the limitations, underscoring the necessity for future studies to employ longitudinal designs and more thorough evaluations in order to enhance comprehension of these relational processes.