A mediating role of interpersonal sensitivity in the relationship between schematic mentalities and incompatible conflict resolution in single-parent women
Background: Schema modes, as stable patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors formed during childhood, play a fundamental role in how individuals cope with conflicts. Dysfunctional conflict resolution, particularly in single mothers, may interact with these schema modes and be influenced by inte...
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| description | Background: Schema modes, as stable patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors formed during childhood, play a fundamental role in how individuals cope with conflicts. Dysfunctional conflict resolution, particularly in single mothers, may interact with these schema modes and be influenced by interpersonal sensitivity. Interpersonal sensitivity, defined as the ability to understand and respond to others' emotions, can serve as a mediating factor in this relationship. However, existing studies have largely overlooked the mediating role of interpersonal sensitivity in this context, leaving a research gap in understanding these interactions.
Aims: This study aimed to examine the mediating role of interpersonal sensitivity in the relationship between schema modes and dysfunctional conflict resolution in single mothers.
Methods: A descriptive-correlational research method was utilized based on structural equation modelling. The statistical population consisted of women aged 20 to 30 in Tehran during the second half of the year 2023. A total of 359 participants were selected using a convenience sampling method. The research instruments included the Interpersonal Sensitivity Questionnaire (Boyce & Parker, 1989), the Schema Mentalities Questionnaire (Young, et al., 2003), and the Incompatible Conflict Resolution scale (Thomas, 1974). Data analysis was conducted using structural equation modelling with AMOS-24 software.
Results: The findings demonstrated that the proposed model fit the empirical data well. Schema modes had a direct effect on dysfunctional conflict resolution and an indirect effect through interpersonal sensitivity as a mediator (p< 0.05). Additionally, interpersonal sensitivity had a direct effect on dysfunctional conflict resolution in single mothers (p< 0.05).
Conclusion: The findings of this study have significant implications for counseling and psychological interventions targeting single mothers. Enhancing interpersonal sensitivity through skill training or psychological therapy could improve conflict resolution strategies and mitigate the adverse effects of maladaptive schema modes. These results can guide the development of support programs aimed at improving the quality of life for this vulnerable population. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ce44d329bd3848a7aa0c5bc0f807b6132025-08-20T03:28:14ZfasDr. Mahmoud Mansour publicationمجله علوم روانشناختی1735-74622676-66392025-03-0124145177195A mediating role of interpersonal sensitivity in the relationship between schematic mentalities and incompatible conflict resolution in single-parent womennegar razeghi0akram dehghani1shahrbanoo Ghahari2abbas haghayegh3 Ph.D Candidate in General Psychology, Department of Psychology, Najafabad Baranch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran. Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran. Assistant Professor, Department of Mental Health, School of Mental Health and Behavioural Sciences (Tehran Institute of Psychiatry), University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran. Background: Schema modes, as stable patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors formed during childhood, play a fundamental role in how individuals cope with conflicts. Dysfunctional conflict resolution, particularly in single mothers, may interact with these schema modes and be influenced by interpersonal sensitivity. Interpersonal sensitivity, defined as the ability to understand and respond to others' emotions, can serve as a mediating factor in this relationship. However, existing studies have largely overlooked the mediating role of interpersonal sensitivity in this context, leaving a research gap in understanding these interactions. Aims: This study aimed to examine the mediating role of interpersonal sensitivity in the relationship between schema modes and dysfunctional conflict resolution in single mothers. Methods: A descriptive-correlational research method was utilized based on structural equation modelling. The statistical population consisted of women aged 20 to 30 in Tehran during the second half of the year 2023. A total of 359 participants were selected using a convenience sampling method. The research instruments included the Interpersonal Sensitivity Questionnaire (Boyce & Parker, 1989), the Schema Mentalities Questionnaire (Young, et al., 2003), and the Incompatible Conflict Resolution scale (Thomas, 1974). Data analysis was conducted using structural equation modelling with AMOS-24 software. Results: The findings demonstrated that the proposed model fit the empirical data well. Schema modes had a direct effect on dysfunctional conflict resolution and an indirect effect through interpersonal sensitivity as a mediator (p< 0.05). Additionally, interpersonal sensitivity had a direct effect on dysfunctional conflict resolution in single mothers (p< 0.05). Conclusion: The findings of this study have significant implications for counseling and psychological interventions targeting single mothers. Enhancing interpersonal sensitivity through skill training or psychological therapy could improve conflict resolution strategies and mitigate the adverse effects of maladaptive schema modes. These results can guide the development of support programs aimed at improving the quality of life for this vulnerable population.http://psychologicalscience.ir/article-1-2609-en.pdfinterpersonalsensitivityschematic mentalitiesincompatible conflict resolutionsingle parent women |
| spellingShingle | negar razeghi akram dehghani shahrbanoo Ghahari abbas haghayegh A mediating role of interpersonal sensitivity in the relationship between schematic mentalities and incompatible conflict resolution in single-parent women مجله علوم روانشناختی interpersonal sensitivity schematic mentalities incompatible conflict resolution single parent women |
| title | A mediating role of interpersonal sensitivity in the relationship between schematic mentalities and incompatible conflict resolution in single-parent women |
| title_full | A mediating role of interpersonal sensitivity in the relationship between schematic mentalities and incompatible conflict resolution in single-parent women |
| title_fullStr | A mediating role of interpersonal sensitivity in the relationship between schematic mentalities and incompatible conflict resolution in single-parent women |
| title_full_unstemmed | A mediating role of interpersonal sensitivity in the relationship between schematic mentalities and incompatible conflict resolution in single-parent women |
| title_short | A mediating role of interpersonal sensitivity in the relationship between schematic mentalities and incompatible conflict resolution in single-parent women |
| title_sort | mediating role of interpersonal sensitivity in the relationship between schematic mentalities and incompatible conflict resolution in single parent women |
| topic | interpersonal sensitivity schematic mentalities incompatible conflict resolution single parent women |
| url | http://psychologicalscience.ir/article-1-2609-en.pdf |
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