Abstract:

The aim of the study is to determine the relationship between the self-esteem levels of adolescents and their parents' marital adjustment. 537 adolescents and their parents were included in this study in the relational screening model. Research data; “Personal Information Form” and “Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory” applied to adolescents. In addition, data were collected using the "Personal Information Form" and the "Marriage Adjustment Scale" prepared to be delivered to parents in a sealed envelope through adolescents. Non-parametric techniques were used to analyze the data. According to the findings of the research; It has been determined that adolescents whose parents are literate / primary school graduates have higher academic self-esteem levels. A positive significant relationship was found between mothers and fathers 'marital adjustment and adolescents' general, home-parents and academic self-esteem levels. While there was no significant relationship between the mother's marital adjustment and the adolescent's social self-esteem level; A positive significant relationship was found between the marital adjustment of the father and the social self-esteem of the adolescent.

 

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