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Examining The Mediating Role of Optimism in The Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Romantic Relationship Satisfaction in Emerging Adulthood

Beliren Yetişkinlik Döneminde Duygusal Zekâ ile Romantik İlişki Doyumu Arasındaki İlişkide İyimserliğin Aracılık Rolünün İncelenmesi

Ali Karababa(USAK UNIVERSITY)0000-0003-0458-3437
Anıl Erkek(UŞAK ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0003-1408-4201
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2026-06-22
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Furthermore, the findings show that optimism plays a mediating role in the relationship between emotional intelligence and romantic relationship satisfaction.

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Objective & Hypothesis:The aim of this study is to explore the direct relationships between emotional intelligence, optimism, and romantic relationship satisfaction in emerging adults, and the mediating role of optimism in the relationship between emotional intelligence and romantic relationship satisfaction.
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The aim of this study is to explore the direct relationships between emotional intelligence, optimism, and romantic relationship satisfaction in emerging adults, and the mediating role of optimism in the relationship between emotional intelligence and romantic relationship satisfaction. The current research was conducted using a relational screening model. Convenience sampling and criterion sampling methods were employed. The participant group consisted of 387 participants (295 girls and 83 boys) aged between 18 and 29 years. Participants completed a demographic form along with measurements of emotional intelligence, optimism, and romantic relationship satisfaction. The research findings initially indicate the significant positive relationships between emotional intelligence, optimism, and romantic relationship satisfaction. Furthermore, the findings show that optimism plays a mediating role in the relationship between emotional intelligence and romantic relationship satisfaction.

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Bu araştırmanın amacı beliren yetişkinlerde duygusal zekâ, iyimserlik ve romantik ilişki doyumu arasındaki doğrudan ilişkileri ve duygusal zekâ ile romantik ilişki doyumu arasındaki ilişkide iyimserliğin aracılık rolünü keşfetmektir. Mevcut araştırma ilişkisel tarama modeline göre yürütülmüştür. Araştırmada, uygun örnekleme ve ölçüt örnekleme yöntemleri benimsenmiştir. Araştırmanın katılımcı grubunu yaşları 18-29 arasında değişen 387 (295 kız ve 83 erkek) katılımcı oluşturmaktadır. Katılımcılar demografik form ile birlikte duygusal zekâ, iyimserlik ve romantik ilişki doyumu ölçümlerini tamamlamışlardır. Araştırma bulguları ilk olarak duygusal zekâ, iyimserlik ve romantik ilişki doyumu arasında pozitif yönde anlamlı ilişki bulgularını belirtmiştir. Ayrıca, bulgular duygusal zekâ ile romantik ilişki doyumu arasındaki ilişkide iyimserliğin aracılık rolünü üstlendiğini göstermektedir.

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Karababa, A., Erkek, A. (2026). Examining The Mediating Role of Optimism in The Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Romantic Relationship Satisfaction in Emerging Adulthood. Erzincan Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, Cilt: 28 Sayı: 2026. https://doi.org/10.17556/erziefd.1844611

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