The Relationship of Religious Beliefs and Communication Skills with Marital Satisfaction in Married Teachers
Journal of Pizhūhish dar dīn va Salāmat (i.e., Research on Religion & Health),
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2023),
27 May 2025
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Page 66-75
https://doi.org/10.22037/jrrh.v9i2.36590
Abstract
Background and Objective: Marital satisfaction is one of the most important factors in the development and achievement of life goals and is influenced by various factors. The aim of the present study was to determine the relationship of religious beliefs and communication skills with marital satisfaction among married school teachers in Tabriz.
Methods: This study was descriptive-correlational. The statistical population of this study included married teachers of schools in District 1 of Tabriz, out of whom a total of 336 teachers (192 females, 144 males) were selected as the sample by stratified random sampling. Glock and Stark’s questionnaire, and Barton’s Communication Skills, and Enrich’s Marital Satisfaction questionnaires were used to collect data. Data analysis was performed using Pearson correlation test and multiple regression analysis. In the present study, all ethical considerations were observed and the authors reported no conflict of interests.
Results: The results of analysis showed a significant positive relationship between religious beliefs and communication skills with marital satisfaction; religious beliefs (0.399) and communication skills (0.207) were good predictors of marital satisfaction.
Conclusion: Considering the important role of religious beliefs and communication skills in predicting marital satisfaction, the rate of marital satisfaction of couples can be increased by promoting them.
- Communication skills; Marital satisfaction; Religious belief
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