Volume : III, Issue : X, November - 2013 Psychological Variables In Relation To Marital Satisfaction Among CouplesBiju Abraham , A. R. And H. Sam Sananda Raj Published By : Laxmi Book Publication Abstract : Marriage is a social union or legal contract between individuals that creates kinship. The present study concentrates on marital satisfaction and the various psychological variables leads to satisfaction among couples. The variables used in the study were Stress Tolerance, Altruistic Behaviour, Spirituality, Emotional Adjustment, Couple's Love, Money Managing Ability, Happiness, and Marital Satisfaction. This study helps to evaluate the marital satisfaction of different couples. The hypotheses were (1) There will be significant correlations among the study variables, and (2) Factor analysis of the correlation matrix of the study variables will yield at least one significant factor with high presence of the variable marital satisfaction on the factor. The sample for the study consisted of 500 couples, drawn from different districts in Kerala; using stratified sampling method. The tools used for the present study were: Stress Tolerance Scale, Altruistic Behaviour Index, Emotional Adjustment Scale, Spirituality Scale, A Measure of Couple's Love, Money Managing Ability Scale, An Index of Happiness, Marital Satisfaction Inventory, and Personal Data Schedule. The data were collected by administering the tools individually to the different couples (husbands and wives). Statistical techniques used for the analysis of the data were: Pearson Product-Moment Method of Correlation, and Factor Analysis. The study found that all study variables showed significant correlations among themselves. Factor analysis of the eight study variables yielded three significant factors. Factor I: Marital Contentment, Factor II: Moral Integrity, and Factor III: Emotional Endurance. This study is useful to examine the findings in the light of variables and so that they can use them for reducing marital disharmony. Keywords : Article : Cite This Article : Biju Abraham , A. R. And H. Sam Sananda Raj, (2013). Psychological Variables In Relation To Marital Satisfaction Among Couples. Indian Streams Research Journal, Vol. III, Issue. X, http://oldisrj.lbp.world/UploadedData/3304.pdf References : - Anastasi, A., & Urbina, S. (2003). Psychological testing. New York: Prentice Hall International.
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