Role of Communication Skills and Mindfulness in Coping with Interpersonal Conflicts and Social Problem Solving

Interpersonal conflicts and social problems are predominant social issues. To solve interpersonal conflicts and social problems, people need should use communication skills and mindfulness. The purpose of this study was to examine the role of communication skills and mindfulness on interpersonal conflicts and social problem solving. Using random stratified sampling, 370 students were selected from Ahar Azad University. They were assessed by Burton communication skills questionnaire (1990), Bauer Mindfulness Questionnaire (2006), Rahim Interpersonal Conflict questionnaire (1986), and Dahlberg social problem Solving Questionnaire (2008). Data were analyzed by path analysis. Findings showed that mindfulness and communication skills have positive and significant role in coping with interpersonal conflicts and social problem solving. Communication skills and mindfulness can influence social problem solving and reduce the interpersonal conflicts. Using communication skills prevents from misunderstanding interpersonal behaviors, hence help an individual to adapt with social needs and keep satisfying interpersonal relationships. Besides, by focusing on being in the present moment, mindfulness leads to the impedement of internal stresses, therefore, increases internal relief and reassurance as well as being aware of daily activities. Therefore set the stage for solving interpersonal, social conflicts and problems.