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The aim of this research is to examine the psychological flexibility levels of individuals in the emerging adulthood period. The phenomenon science (phenomenology) pattern, one of the qualitative research methods, was used in the research. The research group consists of fourteen university students studying at Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Engineering for the 2022-2023 academic year, selected by appropriate sampling method. The “Emerging Adulthood Psychological Flexibility Form” created by the researchers was used as a data collection tool in the study. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with the participants. Content analysis technique was used in the analysis of the data obtained as a result of the interviews. According to the research findings, it has been concluded that the psychological flexibility levels of adults who appear are generally low. Psychological flexibility is an important protective factor for individuals during the emerging adulthood period. It is thought that it is important to increase the studies to be carried out on this issue. In addition, it may be recommended to examine the relationship of psychological flexibility with variables such as rumination, self-compassion, psychological well-being in future studies.

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