@article{article_1599771, title={Cognitive Flexibility and Psychological Well-Being as Predictors of Family Life Satisfaction Among Emerging Adults}, journal={Journal of Uludag University Faculty of Education}, volume={38}, pages={554–575}, year={2025}, DOI={10.19171/uefad.1599771}, author={Kiye, Semra and Demir, Elif}, keywords={Beliren yetişkinlik, aile yaşam doyumu, bilişsel esneklik, psikolojik iyi oluş}, 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.}, number={3}, publisher={Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi}, organization={TÜBİTAK 2209-A Üniversite Öğrencileri Araştırma Projeleri Destekleme Programı}