Family Functions, Sense of Family Cohesion and Self-Esteem in Married Individuals Gümüşhane Case in Türkiye

Family is a very important institution. Self-Esteem of married individuals is an important issue for the continuation of their marriage therefore this study examines the relationship between family functions, sense of family cohesion, and self-esteem among married individuals in Gümüşhane, Turkey. A sample of 532 participants completed paper surveys, providing data on family functions using the Family Functions Scale (FFS), sense of cohesion within the family using the Family Sense of Coherence Scale, abbreviated (FSOC-S), and self-esteem using the Two-Dimensional Self-Esteem Scale. Descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation tests, and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used for data analysis. Results indicate significant direct effects of family functions on both sense of family cohesion (β=1.648, p<0.001) and self-esteem (β=0.682, p<0.001), highlighting the influential role of family dynamics on these variables. Additionally, a significant relationship between sense of family cohesion and self-esteem (β=0.193, p<0.001) underscores importance of family cohesion in shaping individual self-esteem. These findings contribute to understanding the complex interrelations among family functioning, cohesion, and psychological well-being in married individuals.