Character Traits Research Articles

Decision-making under pressure: ethical considerations in COVID-19 policy making in Switzerland

Abstract Background Policy making and science were deeply intertwined during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in justifying health policy measures with ethical considerations being at the core of decision-making trade-offs. However, not much is known about the actual ethical challenges encountered by policy makers and scientists involved in policy advice. This study aims to explore the ethical challenges in COVID-19-related political decision-making as perceived by Swiss policy makers and scientists involved in policy making, the role of ethics advice, and what can be learned for future public health crises. Methods Thirteen qualitative expert interviews were conducted with policy makers and scientists involved in COVID-19 policy decisions in Switzerland at regional and national levels. We used inductive thematic content analysis to analyse the interviews. Results Key ethical challenges included making trade-offs between common vs. individual good and economic welfare vs. health of the population, proportionality of policy measures, and public capacity to handle uncertainty. Opinions varied on the sufficiency of ethical considerations on the policy level. Constraints included a lack of time in the fast-paced dynamic of the pandemic, ethics as a complex subject area, its overlap with law, too much focus on few topics such as vaccination-related questions, and individual character traits, such as the dominance of medical professionals over ethicists. While ethics support was deemed adequately present in the decision-making process, there were calls for more ethics training, involvement of the public in the discourse, and for accompanying communication to build trust among the population for the future. Conclusions The study offers empirical insights into the ethical considerations of COVID-19 policy making in practice in Switzerland, providing a basis to enhance ethics support for future crises also in other countries. Key messages • This study uncovers the key ethical considerations in Swiss COVID-19 policy making, emphasizing constraints to sufficient ethical discussions. • Enhanced ethics training and greater public engagement is needed in future health crises to build trust and improve decision-making in future health crises.

The Actualization of Civic Education as a Solid Foundation for Youth in Countering Secularism

Civic Education holds significant importance as a scientific field in cultivating the moral values of the Indonesian population and shaping the future image of the country. In the present era, there is an urgent need for Civic Education among the Indonesian people, particularly the youth, to establish a solid national foundation and develop noble character traits that will protect them from the influence of secularism pervading society. Secularism is viewed as a formidable adversary to the Indonesian people, and it is crucial to prevent the younger generation from embracing such ideas within the boundaries of the Indonesian state. This article adopts a literature review approach, incorporating articles from various credible sources such as SAGE Journal, Google Scholar, and relevant books, in order to enhance the credibility and accuracy of the research findings. The outcomes of this study will comprehensively illustrate the implementation of Civic Education as a means to empower youth in firmly opposing the spread of secularism in Indonesia. The role of youth in shaping the nation's civilization is of utmost significance, as they serve as the vanguard in safeguarding against the encroachment of secularism and strive towards realizing the national ideals of independence, unity, sovereignty, justice, and prosperity

Revisiting the conceptualisation and implications of medicine's 'hidden curriculum'.

In medical training and practice, our professional attributes, attitudes, perceptions, character traits and identities are fundamentally shaped by our lived experiences and observations in clinical and para-clinical settings instead of being inculcated through formal curriculum or classroom teaching. For instance, clinical acumen, communication skills and bedside manners are learnt through role modelling and experiential learning in the course of clinical rotations. Likewise, one's attitudes, professional behaviours and inclinations are often also influenced by direct/indirect observations of the actions of others in the medical fraternity in various clinical and non-clinical settings. This is also what is often termed as the 'hidden curriculum' of medicine. In this article, we sought to provide a practical conceptualisation of the hidden curriculum in medical training, which we describe as lived experiences and personal observations of medical trainees and residents in clinical and para-clinical spaces, which shape their perceptions of the medical profession (vocational identity and purpose), patients (patient-physician relationship) and colleagues (intra- and inter-professional relationships), with downstream implications on physician well-being and clinical decision-making. Although this idea of a 'hidden curriculum' has conventionally carried predominantly negative connotations in medical literature, we suggest that it is an inevitable part of medical education and practice, which, through deliberate regulation, can potentially be shaped to create more positive and meaningful effects in the professional development of medical trainees.

Borgesi mintázatok Grendel Lajos Bőröndök tartalma című elbeszélésében

Borgesian Patterns in Lajos Grendel’s Novella Bőröndök tartalma [The Contents of Suitcases] This paper examines the content of Lajos Grendel's novella Bőröndök tartalma [The Contents of Suitcases], dedicated to Jorge Luis Borges and published in 1986. Its aim is to identify specific links between the Grendel novella and Borges' oeuvre. The study picks out Borges's short story The Book of Sand as a preface, and to prove the existing links between the two opuses, it first describes the chronological circumstances, then uses narratological and comparative methods to examine the text from the following aspects: standpoint, character traits, plot. The analysis also focuses on the differences between the two texts and on the characteristics of the infinite book, which becomes central to both ones. The paper also deals with the fantasy-based interpretation of magical realism and its manifestation in Grendel's oeuvre (essays Prikk és Pantheosz [Prikk and Pantheos]; Valóság, fantasztikum, mágia [Reality, Fantasy, Magic]).

The ethical model of orchestra conducting: a psychological and philosophical perspective

ABSTRACT This article investigates the ethical requirements and features that characterize the professional life of successful contemporary classical orchestras, with particular focus on the leadership style of their conductors. As we will show, the traditional authoritarian approach, marked by the conductor’s commanding charisma and strict demand for obedience from orchestra members, has evolved today into a more ethically-based transformational style of leadership. This new approach is rooted in principles of respect, voluntary compliance, and trust. The present paper delves into the interpersonal dynamics within contemporary orchestras, focusing specifically on the character traits required to establish trust and collaboration between the conductor and the orchestra members, as well as among the orchestra members themselves. In particular, drawing from recent research in psychology, we underscore the significance of deference, empathy, and shared commitment toward the common goal of excellence in performance. We conclude that the ethics-centered style of leadership adopted by most contemporary conductors may extend beyond the realm of music, offering insights applicable to leaders in various other fields. By fostering deep connections, shared purpose, and collaboration, this approach has the potential to enhance organizational performance and outcomes in general.

Research on the Character Traits of Female Protagonists in Games: An Example from the Otome Games

Abstract: With the development of the game industry, the role of gender in game design has increasingly come to the fore, with particular attention being paid to the way female players are represented in games. In the domain of gaming, the otome genre, which is characterized by its distinct narrative and characterization, has garnered a significant female player base. However, for a considerable period of time, the portrayal of female characters in games has frequently been influenced by traditional gender concepts, thus resulting in the emergence of certain stereotypes and inequalities. As such, the examination of the character traits of female protagonists in otome games not only facilitates a more profound comprehension of the influence of game culture on gender perceptions, but provides insights and inspiration for the creation of games with more egalitarian and diverse gender images. In this paper, the characteristics of female protagonists in otome games developed by some Japanese game developers are analyzed, and their impact on gender equality is explored. By comparing the characteristics of the female characters across different types of games, the paper elucidates that, despite their frequent portrayal as independent, strong, and assertive, these characters are still shaped by traditional gender norms to varying degrees. Accordingly, the analysis presents recommendations for advancing more egalitarian and diverse gender images within the gaming industry.

Fixing active sand dune by native grasses in the desert of Northwest China

BackgroundDesertification is the most severe environmental problem in arid and semi-arid regions and has caused great economic loss every year. However, artificial sand fixation barriers function on sand fixation for only 10–20 years. Searching for a native species with long-term sand fixation effect and strong environmental adaptive capacity, and low water consumption is needed. In this study, we investigated the environmental adaption and sand fixation effect of a grass from Poaceae family (Psammochloa villosa) that is indigenous to the desert of Northwest China.ResultsThe results showed that P. villosa has a streamlined leaf form, strong mechanical strength, and flexibility to adapt to wind. Leaf curling of P. villosa under drought decreased water loss rate through decreased evaporation area to adapt to drought. Significant negative relationship between adventitious root length and horizontal root burial depth indicates that adventitious roots help P. villosa absorb water and nutrients from soil under shallow sand burial condition, which enables P. villosa to adapt to different sand burial conditions. P. villosa fixed sand dunes through the distribution of the population at the top of the dune and the vertical relationship between the direction of windblown sand and the direction of growth of P. villosa, which stopped the expansion of the dune.ConclusionsGrowth characteristics of wind and drought tolerant leaf traits and adventitious roots under sand burial indicate that P. villosa is well adapted to dry sandy desert conditions and burial by sand. The distribution of the P. villosa population on the sand dune is a “brake” on its expansion. These findings provide new insight for active sand dune fixation and desertification control using native grass in the desertified regions.

“Boggy, Soggy, Squitchy Pictures”: Adaptations of Moby-Dick in the Art of Jean-Michel Basquiat

Throughout the twentieth century, Moby-Dick has inspired countless visual artists. Painters, sculptors, illustrators, all tried their hand at reimagining Melville’s great whaling epic through their works. From Karl Knaths to Jackson Pollock, from Frank Stella to Matt Kish, a diverse plethora of creators engaged with Melville’s magnus opus, tackling its everlasting legacy by means of idiosyncratic and experimental art responses. Building upon the theoretical framework of adaptation studies (Elliott, Hutcheon, Rippl), this article investigates Jean-Michel Basquiat’s visual adaptations of Moby-Dick in Untitled (1986) and Melville (1987). Basquiat’s approach, I argue, transcends conventional adaptive techniques by producing works of art that challenge the (im)possibility of representing the real and respond to Melville’s epistemological and ontological concerns in original ways. This article seeks to explore how visual and verbal representation in Basquiat’s paintings can exist as part of an adaptive process that inevitably involves a dialogic reinterpretation of Moby-Dick. My contention is that Basquiat’s aesthetic endeavor mirrors Ishmael’s intellectual quest, and his fascination with Melville’s text may stem from the writer’s manipulation of narrative conventions and structures. As Ishmael’s narration, Basquiat encompasses Ahab’s, Queequeg’s, and Fleece’s character traits, all the while probing the boundary between reality and visual depictions in an existential manner, superseding the limits between diegesis and mimesis. Simultaneously, Basquiat attempts to deconstruct language, echoing Melville’s “careful disorderliness”.

Relation of mitochondrial DNA copy number and variants with the clinical characteristics of polycystic ovary syndrome

Mounting evidences suggests mitochondrial dysfunction as a novel contributor in the pathogenesis of PCOS. Herein, we analyzed mtDNA copy number, a biomarker of mitochondrial function in women with PCOS and non-PCOS participants and study its correlation with their clinical characteristics. In this study, we further analyzed association of 383 mtDNA variants, as reported previously by us, with characteristic traits of PCOS and perform structural analysis of mutated protein. Our results indicate relative mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) copy number to be significantly reduced in women with PCOS compared to non-PCOS group and significantly inversely related to waist to hip ratio (WHR), triglycerides and positively related to high density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C). After adjustment of the age in the PCOS group, significantly negative correlation of mtDNA copy number with WHR was observed. Unsupervised hierarchical clustering analysis revealed rare, low heteroplasmic mtDNA variants such as 12556G, 1488T, 9200G, 9670G, 3308G, 14480G, 15914T and 5426G to be strongly associated with PCOS related traits. Among these variants, variant 12256G in ND5 gene affected both the flexibility and overall stability of the protein structure. This study is first to reveal significant correlation of mtDNA copy number with WHR in women with PCOS indicating link between mitochondrial dysfunction with central obesity in PCOS. we also first time showed association of rare mtDNA variants with characteristics traits of PCOS highlighting the clinical significance of rare mtDNA variants, which may cumulatively act as early predictors of risk of PCOS and its related comorbidities which may help in the management of PCOS.

Jeans analysis in fractional gravity

It has recently been demonstrated (Giusti in Phys Rev D 101:124029, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.101.124029) that characteristic traits of Milgrom’s modified Newtonian dynamics (MOND) can be replicated from an entirely distinct framework: a fractional variant of Newtonian mechanics. To further assess its validity, this proposal needs to be tested in relevant astrophysical scenarios. Here, we investigate its implications on Jeans gravitational instability and related phenomena. We examine scenarios involving classical matter confined by gravity and extend our analysis to the quantum domain, through a Schrödinger–Newton approach. We also derive a generalized Lane–Emden equation associated with fractional gravity. Through comparisons between the derived stability criteria and the observed stability of Bok globules, we establish constraints on the theory’s parameters to align with observational data.

“Why did she do that?”: Chinese children's preference for trait‐based explanations of behavior

AbstractThe current study addressed the extent to which Chinese children rely on situational characteristics to reason about the causes of valenced behavior (i.e., positive or negative). Specifically, one hundred fifteen 4‐ to 7‐year‐olds from Hangzhou, China, were asked to attribute a character's behavior toward a peer to either that character's traits (e.g., “nice”) or the situation (e.g., being tired and being happy). Across ages, children made trait attributions for both positive and negative behavior but were least likely to do so when information about the character's emotions was available, particularly in congruent valence conditions. In addition, children made an intentionality judgment about whether the character's behavior was accidental or intentional. Overall, children judged positive behavior as intentional but were unsystematic in their judgments of negative behavior. These findings highlight cross‐cultural similarities in children's personal perception and suggest connections between trait and mental state reasoning that may inform strategies for peer relationships.

The associations between self-rated autistic traits, social camouflaging, and mental health outcomes in Taiwanese anime, comics and games (ACG) doujin creators: an exploratory study

BackgroundDoujin (どうじん) is a Japanese term referring to a circle where people share the same interests, usually something that belongs to the Anime, Comics, and Games (ACG) subculture. Individuals who belong to it and create related works, known as ACG doujin creators, are usually described as socially awkward and at potential risk of isolation. In such a context, they may theoretically exhibit higher autistic traits and manifest camouflaging tendencies, which may consequently be associated with their mental health. Nonetheless, the impact of autistic traits and camouflaging on mental health in this subculture remains significantly underexplored.MethodsWe recruited 183 Taiwanese ACG doujin creators (age ranges from 18 to 41, 146 female and 37 male) via social networking platforms. Participants completed Chinese online surveys assessing socio-demographic information, doujin activities, past psychiatric history, the 35-item Version of Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ-35), Chinese version Camouflaging Autistic Traits Questionnaire (CAT-Q-Ch), the General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). Linear regression analysis was employed to examine the associations between the aforementioned scales.ResultsOur findings revealed that among ACG doujin creators, descriptively higher level of AQ-35 and CAT-Q-Ch than previous studies were found. Moreover, we observed a positive association between camouflaging behaviours and most AQ-35 subscales, with the exception of the mindreading subscale. Additionally, we identified that both camouflaging and autistic traits were significantly linked to higher PHQ-9 and GAD-7 scores.ConclusionsThrough this study, we gained insight into the distinctive characteristics of autistic traits, camouflaging behaviours, and mental health among Taiwanese ACG doujin creators, as the associations between the factors mentioned above are divergent compared to previous research. This topic demonstrated that camouflaging is also associated with adverse mental health in a subculture group.

Follow Debelyanov‘s Shadow

Georgi Raichev feels the continuous need to remember and tell about his friend Debelyanov and he does so –in practice, until the end of his life. The present text will try to develop the (hypo)thesis that, in addition to the standard memorial formats (in jubilee collections, memorial sheets, etc.), in which Raychev recalls moments from his joint experiences with Dimcho, he implants the personality in a specific way to his friend and in one of his first significant texts – the story “Tiny World” (1919). It is about both the possibility of drawing analogies between character traits of the main character and the poet, as well as the scattering of moments from Debelyanov‘s (pre)war life and/or from his (mainly frontline) lyrics throughout the narrative.

Do leaf traits shape herbivory in tropical montane rainforests? A multispecies approach

AbstractThe co‐evolutionary arms race between herbivores and plants forces plants to evolve protection strategies that reduce the palatability of the plant modules attacked by the herbivores. These characteristics of traits have consequences for both the survival of plant individuals and the composition of plant communities. Thus, correlating traits of for instance leaves with herbivory is an important step toward understanding the dynamics of plant populations and communities. Traits can either be measured using conventional lab methods or recently developed spectral sensing techniques. We examined whether leaf traits of trees are related to herbivory in a multispecies approach. Furthermore, we explored whether leaf traits characterized by spectral sensing provide similar relations to herbivory as lab‐based leaf traits. We established nine 1‐ha square plots evenly distributed over three different forest types in Ecuadorian tropical montane rainforests where we estimated herbivory as the leaf area loss (in square centimeters) of 20 (±5) leaves sampled from the canopies of 380 tree individuals belonging to 51 tree species (7 ± 1 individuals/species) using lab‐ and spectral‐sensing‐based methods. For each methodological approach, we ran 100 linear mixed‐effects models with all respective leaf traits as predictor and herbivory as response variables for data subsets containing one randomly selected tree individual of each species to estimate the range of the regression coefficients for each trait. Automated stepwise backward selections determined the frequency of each trait having an important influence on herbivory. We found no clear relations between leaf traits and herbivory for neither lab‐ nor spectral‐sensing‐based traits. A nested variance component analysis demonstrated that the observed variability was mainly due to the variation in trait concentrations between tree individuals of a species. Our results suggest that snapshot data lead to a mismatch between herbivory and the concentrations of traits during the peak of herbivory. Another explanation could be that environmental conditions or processes along the food web are more important in structuring herbivory than leaf traits.

Challenges and Results at SDI Plus Imam Muslim in Character Building through Islamic Religious Education

General Background: Character education is essential for fostering responsible decision-making and harmonious living among students in society. Specific Background: In Indonesia, the role of Islamic religious education (IRE) is critical in shaping the ethical and moral foundation of the nation’s youth, yet its implementation across various educational contexts remains inconsistent. Knowledge Gap: Despite the recognized importance of IRE, limited research addresses its impact on character development within specific educational institutions. Aims: This study investigates the character formation facilitated by Islamic religious education at SDI Plus Imam Muslim, examining both the positive outcomes and the challenges faced in this process. Results: Utilizing a qualitative approach, data collected through observations, interviews, and document analysis reveal that the IRE program at SDI Plus Imam Muslim has effectively integrated Islamic values into students' daily lives, leading to improved character traits such as respect and discipline. Novelty: This research highlights specific practices within IRE, such as communal prayer and daily rituals, that significantly contribute to character development. Implications: The findings underscore the need for ongoing evaluation and enhancement of IRE programs to overcome existing challenges and optimize character formation, suggesting that religious-based interventions can serve as effective tools for fostering moral and ethical behavior in students. Highlights: Islamic values enhance daily character formation in students. Continuous evaluation optimizes character education effectiveness. Qualitative research uncovers stakeholder perceptions and motivations. Keywords: Character education, Islamic education, student development, qualitative research, moral values.

Using machine learning modeling to identify childhood abuse victims on the basis of personality inventory responses

Trauma is very common and associated with significant co-morbidity world-wide, particularly PTSD and frequently other mental health disorders. However, it can be challenging to identify victims of abuse as self-reports can be difficult to elicit due to emotional distress. Better confirmation of a history of significant mistreatment can assist significantly in treatment planning. We evaluate an alternate approach based on machine-learning techniques applied to personality inventory data (Minnesota Personality Inventory, Adolescent Version; MMPI-A) obtained concurrently to examine convergence with reports of past trauma exposure. The Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ) was administered to 733 child and adolescent inpatients. Statistical and information-theory measures showed that each type of abuse – sexual, physical, and emotional – had a unique “fingerprint” of MMPI-A profiles. In contrast to our previous findings in terms of specific correlations with IQ, individuals positive for Sexual abuse had the fewest MMPI-A elevations, followed by Physical abuse, while those reporting Emotional abuse had the greatest number of elevations. We developed an initial classifier Machine Learning (ML) model for predicting a history of abuse that demonstrates equivalent sensitivity compared to other widely used screening measures. In addition, we show via PCA and cluster analysis that the different levels of severity of emotional abuse present with unique mixtures of personality trait characteristics. Thus, this type of ML mediated analysis could permit at-scale detection of those at potential high risk of a history of abuse by use of real-time information, using a variety of nontransparent data sources.

A Review on Human Robot Interaction in Healthcare

Robots are increasingly being used in healthcare delivery and their effectiveness can be determined through understanding their personalities. Nonetheless, healthcare human robot interaction (H-HRI) has not had a systematic or comprehensive grasp of personality. In the past Healthcare has presented benefits for humanoid robots. However, there is no systematic and comprehensive understanding of personality in health care human robot interaction (H-HRI). This paper examines some common scenarios in medicine and provides an exhaustive way to measure trust. Such a proposed paradigm highlights the importance of unambiguous communication among doctors as well as their expectations regarding robot intervention into a task that is centered on humans. Additionally, it shows how patients receive help from robots. Finally, suggestions are made that aim at improving patient’s confidence because the former contributes towards improved therapy efficiency levels. It Briefly Discusses Five Character Traits Also Personality Traits. These entail human-robot interaction factors.

Research of the personal characteristics of patients with vegetative disorders in relation to clinical and instrumental indicators

The aim of the research was to study the personality traits of patients with vegetative disorders (VD) and the identification of their psychosomatic relationships with heart rate variability (HRV) and with a clinical degree of severity of vegetative manifestations.The military personnel of Petrozavodsk were examined: the main group (MG) — 104 people with VD (average age 36,8±7,7 years, gender index 1:1); control group (СG) — 30 healthy individuals (average age 36,1±5,5 years; gender index 1:1; p=0,761).We used: «A questionnaire to identify signs of vegetative changes» (Vane A. M., 2003); cardiointervalography with an assessment of integrative indicators (standard deviation of RR — intervals (SDNN, ms) and total power of the spectrum (TR, ms2)). Personality traits were examined using the «Big Five» test (The Big Five Inventory–2 Short Form (BFI–2–S)). Statistical processing of experimental data was carried out in Excel 14.0 environment using Statistica 6.0 software packages. It was revealed that in patients with VD, compared with healthy ones, there is a moderate vegetative imbalance (36,63±10,50 / 2,67±1,96 points according to the A. M. Vane questionnaire); and a decrease in the level of vegetative regulation (with a predominance of sympathetic) with a decrease in adaptive capabilities (TP 1512,69±1005,38 ms2 and 6548,80±3898,95 ms2; SDNN 38,34±13,27 ms and 80,17±23,59 ms in MG and СG, respectively; p<0,05).The results of BFI–2–S indicated that patients with VD have an increased level of neuroticism against the background of a weakening of such personal qualities as: extraversion, benevolence, good faith, openness to experience. Neuroticism is a characteristic personality trait that, through a system of psychosomatic relationships, exacerbates the clinical and neurological manifestations of the disease. It directly correlates with the severity of vegetative imbalance (according to the A. M. Vane questionnaire; R = 0,66), and vice versa — with heart rate variability (R = — 0,56 for SPNN; R = — 0,53 for TP). The results of the study make it possible to optimize personalized strategies for the medical and psychological rehabilitation of people with VD.

Morphological and biochemical characteristics of wild red-fleshed apples (Malus sieversii f. niedzwetzkyana) in the North and Northeast of Iran

BackgroundRed-flesh apples (Malus sieversii f. niedzwetzkyana) have attracted attention from consumers and researchers due to their pleasant appearance and taste. These exotic apples are rich sources of nutrients and health-promoting polyphenols and phenolics. This study aimed to investigate morphological (40 quantitative and 13 qualitative traits) and biochemical (5 traits) characteristics of four socioeconomically important red-fleshed apple populations in North and Northeast region of Iran, which are understudied and under serious extinction risk.ResultsThe examined characters exhibited wide and statistically significant variations, especially in leaf color (68.86%) and the number of seeds per fruit (61.61%), and more dramatically in the total flavonoids (146.64%) and total phenolics contents (105.81%). There were also strong variations in fresh fruit weight and fruit length, diameter, and flesh thickness. Red, with 34 accessions, was the dominant ripe fruit skin color. All biochemical traits also showed high variations, particularly in total flavonoid content. Red-fleshed Gavramak and Kalateh Khij apples contained the highest biochemical and morphological values, respectively. Principal component analysis (PCA) revealed that the first five principal components together accounted for more than 60.83% variation of the total observed variations. Moreover, the cluster dendrogram analysis based on Ward’s method indicated three different clusters based on the characters measured, indicating high variation among the accessions.Conclusionred-flesh apples can be considered suitable sources of natural antioxidants with great potential as healthy foods and nutraceutical applications. Based on the commercial characters, Red-fleshed Gavramak and Kalateh Khij apples showed the highest fruit quality with proper size and thus can be suggested as superior for cultivation or use in breeding programs due to having higher quality fruits.

Investigating the Relationship between Attachment and Marital Satisfaction in Couples Marital Experiences

This study aimed to examine the relationship between attachment and marital satisfaction in couples' marital experiences. The study included 601 married individuals selected by criterion sampling method, one of the purposive sampling methods, and fifteen married couples were interviewed separately. This research was designed using Creswell's simultaneous triangulation design, one of the mixed method designs. The data were collected using the Personal Information Form, Relationship Scales Questionnaire, Marital Life Scale, and Semi-structured Interview Form prepared by the researchers. The findings of the study revealed that the participants' gender, educational status, type of marriage, fearful attachment, and preoccupied attachment styles did not predict marital satisfaction. In contrast, secure attachment styles positively predicted marital satisfaction, whereas dismissing attachment styles negatively predicted marital satisfaction. In the study, it was concluded that the type of marriage has no effect on marital continuity and satisfaction and that the character traits of the spouses and the way they behave towards each other, the presence of understanding, love, interest, happiness, and peace between the spouses and having children are more determinant. The findings obtained from the study were discussed in line with the relevant literature, and suggestions were made for research and practice.