Journal article
Conflict Resolution Styles in Intimate Relationships of College Students with Adverse Childhood Experiences
Trauma Counseling and Resilience, Vol.2(2), 6
12/29/2025
DOI: 10.33470/2997-7088.1070
Abstract
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), as potentially traumatic early-life experiences, can influence how individuals relate to others, often leading to challenges in intimate relationships. During the transition to adulthood, college students engage in identity development while also navigating the critical skill of conflict resolution necessary for fostering and maintaining intimate relationships. In this study, we collected data from 434 college students at a Midwest university regarding their ACEs and conflict resolution styles using the 10-item ACEs questionnaire and the Conflict Resolution Styles Inventory (CRSI). Results showed significant differences in ACEs scores based on demographic factors such as gender, race/ethnicity, and sexual orientation. In addition, results indicated that ACEs were strongly associated with three non-positive problem-solving styles (i.e., Conflict Engagement, Conflict Withdrawal, and Compliance) in resolving conflicts. Implications for counselors and counselor educators regarding clinical work and the training process are discussed.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Conflict Resolution Styles in Intimate Relationships of College Students with Adverse Childhood Experiences
- Creators
- Huijuan Li - University of Illinois at SpringfieldDavid K. Duys - University of IowaByeolbee Um - University of Oklahoma
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Trauma Counseling and Resilience, Vol.2(2), 6
- DOI
- 10.33470/2997-7088.1070
- ISSN
- 2997-7088
- eISSN
- 2997-7088
- Publisher
- IARTC
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 12/29/2025
- Academic Unit
- Counselor Education
- Record Identifier
- 9985116912802771
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