SOGBESAN, Olufemi IfunanyaCovenant University Dissertation2025-09-292025-08https://repository.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/handle/123456789/50395Romantic relationships form the foundation of the family system, and poor management of conflict can lead to distrust, dissatisfaction, and even the dissolution of these relationships. This study investigated the predictive role of dyadic empathy on conflict resolution strategies among Generation Z and Millennials in romantic relationships in Lagos State, Nigeria. Recognising that relationship dynamics evolve across generations, this research aimed to understand how dyadic empathy predicts the use of constructive or destructive conflict resolution strategies, and how generation affects this relationship. Drawing on established theories such as Empathy-Altruism Theory, Dual Concern Theory, and Life Course Theory, the study explored links between dyadic empathy, conflict resolution, and generational influences. A descriptive cross-sectional design was employed, with data collected using the Interpersonal Reactivity Index for Couples to measure dyadic empathy and the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument to assess constructive and destructive conflict resolution strategies. Using stratified sampling, the study surveyed 800 individuals in romantic relationships (56.75% female, 43.25% male), comprising 400 Gen Z and 400 Millennials, with most participants dating (70.3%) and some married (29.7%). Findings from simple linear regression analyses showed that dyadic empathy did not significantly predict either constructive (F(1,798) = .015, p = .903) or destructive (F(1,798) = .016, p = .901) conflict resolution methods. Additionally, results from moderated regression analyses indicated that generation did not significantly moderate the relationships between dyadic empathy and either conflict resolution strategy. The study offers valuable insights for relationship education, counselling, and public health initiatives by highlighting the complexity of conflict management and providing guidance for targeted strategies to improve relationship well-being in this specific urban Nigerian contextenDyadic empathyConflict ResolutionRomantic RelationshipsThesis