The Mediating Role of Relationship Satisfaction Between Authenticity and Self-Esteem In Romantic Relationships

Year 2024, Volume: 8 Issue: 1, 103 - 113, 28.06.2024

Ali Ammar Kurt , Sinem Evin Akbay

https://doi.org/10.54535/rep.1413533

Abstract

This study examines the mediating role of relationship satisfaction in the relationship between relationship authenticity and self-esteem of individuals in romantic relationships. Mediation analysis was conducted in this study using a correlational design. The study group consisted of 512 individuals, 370 females and 142 males. The findings revealed that relationship satisfaction played a partial mediating role in the relationship between relationship authenticity and self-esteem. These findings were discussed in the light of the related literature.

Keywords

Romantic relationship, Self-esteem, Relationship satisfaction, Authenticity

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