The role of communication and spiritual beliefs in marital happiness

Abstract

Abstract :Background and Aim: The purpose of this research was to determine among the spiritual and relational beliefs, and demographic variables (age, education, gender), which they predict marital happiness.Materials and Methods: 358 in Marivan participated in the study. They were selected through a Convenience Sampling. They answered Relationship Beliefs inventory (RBI), sanctification of marriage scale, Family communication Scale (FCS) and Marital Happiness Measure (MHM). After data collecting, the backward regression analysis was used to test the research hypotheses.Results: The results of the analysis showed Belief in the sanctity of marriage, disagreement is destructive, partners cannot change, directly and indirectly, and sexual perfectionism and mindreading were able to predict the marital satisfaction indirectlyConclusion: Belief in the sanctity of marriage is the most important factor influencing the marital happiness. Irrational beliefs have a very detrimental effect on marital happiness. Quality of communication and age also have a mediating role.

Keywords

• marital happiness
• relational beliefs
• sanctification of marriage
• quality of communication