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difference found (F=51,05; p< .05). In order to see which schools show difference, Scheffe post hoc analysis
were performed. According to the results, it was found that, students graduated from vocational schools show
dominant style more frequently than students from general high schools. Additionally, another significant
difference was found for avoidant style (F=4,406, p0.05). For manipulative styles of students, a significant difference was observed between students
graduated from different types of high schools (F=3,640; p< .50). In order to investigate the source of this
observed difference, Scheffe post hoc analysis was performed. The results showed that there was any significant
difference among any pairs of the school types. Finally, for cynical style sub-dimension significant difference
was found by the graduated high school type (F=6,226; p< .50). Complementary Scheffe analysis showed that
Anatolian high school students use more cynical relationship style in comparison to students from general high
schools. On the other hand, for EFS subscales, any significant differences was observed for demographical
variables (p>0.05).
RESULT and DISCUSSION
The aim of the current study was to incestigate the relationship between Ego-Identity Functions and
Interpersonal Styles among university students and to see the effects of demographical variables on them. First
of all, it was found that, there are a high level of correlations between the sub-scale scores for each scale.
Similarly, Serafina & Maitland (2013) found that Ego-Identity function sub scales are highly correlated.
The main hypothesis of the study is also confirmed to large extend. It was found that there is a
relationship between interpersonal styles and identity functions partly. Because scores of Interpersonal Style
Scale is interpreted negatively, the observed correlations were also found as negative. Structure sub dimension of
EFS is found to be correlated with dominant, avoidant and angry relationship styles. This means that people who
are aware of and confident on who they are, show less dominant, avoidant and angry styles in their interpersonal
relationships. Harmony sub-dimension was found to be related to dominant, avoidant and insensitive styles. This
could be interpreted as that university student who shows consistency, continuity and harmony between values,
beliefs and ideas, less likely to use dominant, avoidant and insensitive styles in their interpersonal relationships.
Goals sub dimension is found to be related to avoidant and insensitive styles. That is, those who present meaning
and direction sense with various connections, values and goals use avoidant and insensitive styles less
frequently. For the Future sub-dimension, avoidant style was found to be correlated. This could be interpreted as
students who present an awareness about the probabilities and alternatives related to the future are less likely use
avoidant style in their interpersonal relationships. Finally, control sub-dimension was found to be related with
avoidant and insensitive style. This finding showed that, those who present sense of personal control, less likely
use avoidant and insensitive styles during their interpersonal relationships. In the literature, there are many
studies showing the predictive power of identity statuses on interpersonal relationships. For instance, Özgüngör
(2014) found that identity statuses are significant predictor of intimacy satisfaction. Similarly, Årseth et al (2009)
found a significant correlation between intimacy satisfaction and identity statuses.
This study was conducted with a study group consist of adolescents and those who are at emerging
adulthood. For these two group, the relationship between identity functions and intimacy could be studied
comparatively. In this way, the relationship could be investigated longitudinally. In the current study, high level
of correlations between identity functions is not well focused because this was not the main aim but further
qualitative studies could be conducted in order to understand the nature of this phenomenon in depth.
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