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Familial relationships, especially parental relationships, act as primary context for the overall development and well-being of the child and thus are frequently researched. If there is a strain in these relationships, it can lead to significant and long-lasting negative outcomes for children. The current research aimed to study inter-parental conflict as a predictor of self-esteem and attachment styles of adolescents. For this purpose, a sample of 100 adolescents aged 12-17 years was selected. Children's Perception of Inter-Parental Conflict Scale (CPIC), Rosenberg's Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) and Attachment Styles Questionnaire (ASQ) were utilized as research tools. Data was analyzed using SPSS and the various statistical tools used included Independent samples t-test, Correlation and Regression analysis. The results showed inter-parental conflict and self-esteem were negatively correlated, however, a significant relationship was not found between inter-parental conflict and attachment styles of adolescents. Furthermore, it was concluded that inter-parental conflict is a predictor of self-esteem of adolescents.