Research Article

Cognitive Flexibility and Psychological Well-Being as Predictors of Family Life Satisfaction Among Emerging Adults

Volume: 38 Number: 3 December 27, 2025
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Cognitive Flexibility and Psychological Well-Being as Predictors of Family Life Satisfaction Among Emerging Adults

Abstract

This study aims to examine the relationships among family life satisfaction, psychological well-being, and cognitive flexibility in emerging adults. The research was conducted using a relational survey model. Data were collected from 592 students in the emerging adulthood period at Muş Alparslan University; analyses were performed on 583 valid responses. Among the participants, 61.9% were female, 58.1% were between the ages of 21–25, 40.3% were first-year students, 46.8% were studying at the central campus, 93.3% were single, and 81% were unemployed. Data collection instruments included the Family Life Satisfaction Scale, the Psychological Well-being Scale, the Cognitive Flexibility Scale and the Demographic Information Form. Data were gathered from students in the Central, Varto, Bulanık, and Malazgirt districts of Muş province. Independent samples t-test, one-way ANOVA, and multiple linear regression were employed for analysis. The results revealed moderate, positive, and statistically significant correlations among family life satisfaction, psychological well-being, and cognitive flexibility. Regression analysis indicated that cognitive flexibility and psychological well-being significantly and positively predicted family life satisfaction. No significant differences were found in family life satisfaction, psychological well-being, or cognitive flexibility based on gender or number of siblings.

Keywords

Supporting Institution

TÜBİTAK 2209-A Üniversite Öğrencileri Araştırma Projeleri Destekleme Programı

Project Number

2209-A

Thanks

Bu araştırmaya 2209-A Üniversite Öğrencileri Araştırma Projeleri Destekleme Programı kapsamında destek verdiği için TÜBİTAK'a teşekkür ederiz.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Family Counseling

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

September 5, 2025

Publication Date

December 27, 2025

Submission Date

December 11, 2024

Acceptance Date

June 12, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 38 Number: 3

APA
Kiye, S., & Demir, E. (2025). Cognitive Flexibility and Psychological Well-Being as Predictors of Family Life Satisfaction Among Emerging Adults. Journal of Uludag University Faculty of Education, 38(3), 554-575. https://doi.org/10.19171/uefad.1599771
AMA
1.Kiye S, Demir E. Cognitive Flexibility and Psychological Well-Being as Predictors of Family Life Satisfaction Among Emerging Adults. Journal of Uludag University Faculty of Education. 2025;38(3):554-575. doi:10.19171/uefad.1599771
Chicago
Kiye, Semra, and Elif Demir. 2025. “Cognitive Flexibility and Psychological Well-Being As Predictors of Family Life Satisfaction Among Emerging Adults”. Journal of Uludag University Faculty of Education 38 (3): 554-75. https://doi.org/10.19171/uefad.1599771.
EndNote
Kiye S, Demir E (December 1, 2025) Cognitive Flexibility and Psychological Well-Being as Predictors of Family Life Satisfaction Among Emerging Adults. Journal of Uludag University Faculty of Education 38 3 554–575.
IEEE
[1]S. Kiye and E. Demir, “Cognitive Flexibility and Psychological Well-Being as Predictors of Family Life Satisfaction Among Emerging Adults”, Journal of Uludag University Faculty of Education, vol. 38, no. 3, pp. 554–575, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.19171/uefad.1599771.
ISNAD
Kiye, Semra - Demir, Elif. “Cognitive Flexibility and Psychological Well-Being As Predictors of Family Life Satisfaction Among Emerging Adults”. Journal of Uludag University Faculty of Education 38/3 (December 1, 2025): 554-575. https://doi.org/10.19171/uefad.1599771.
JAMA
1.Kiye S, Demir E. Cognitive Flexibility and Psychological Well-Being as Predictors of Family Life Satisfaction Among Emerging Adults. Journal of Uludag University Faculty of Education. 2025;38:554–575.
MLA
Kiye, Semra, and Elif Demir. “Cognitive Flexibility and Psychological Well-Being As Predictors of Family Life Satisfaction Among Emerging Adults”. Journal of Uludag University Faculty of Education, vol. 38, no. 3, Dec. 2025, pp. 554-75, doi:10.19171/uefad.1599771.
Vancouver
1.Semra Kiye, Elif Demir. Cognitive Flexibility and Psychological Well-Being as Predictors of Family Life Satisfaction Among Emerging Adults. Journal of Uludag University Faculty of Education. 2025 Dec. 1;38(3):554-75. doi:10.19171/uefad.1599771

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