. Mohammad Eslami; . Mahdieh Yazdanpanah; . Parnian Andalib; . Azardokth Rahimi; . Mansoureh Safizadeh; . Adeleh Dadvar; . Nouzar Nakhaee
Volume 10, Issue 4 , April 2020, , Pages 1-5
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Evidence is accumulating that the pattern and nature of marital relationships arevery different in different cultures. This nationwide study aimed to determine marital satisfactionand ...
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BACKGROUND: Evidence is accumulating that the pattern and nature of marital relationships arevery different in different cultures. This nationwide study aimed to determine marital satisfactionand the prevalence of emotional divorce as well as to identify the sociodemographic correlates ina Muslim population.MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this cross‑sectional study, one‑third of Iran’s provinces wereselected randomly and a representative sample of inhabitants of their central city was included inthe study. The ENRICH marital satisfaction scale was used to determine marital satisfaction levels.A single‑item measure with confirmed validity and reliability was used to find out about emotionaldivorce. The demographic variables included respondent’s age, spouse’s age, gender, educationallevel, residency, childbearing, and premarriage familiarity.RESULTS: Of the 2033 participants, 1034 were women (50.9%). Nearly one‑third of both men andwomen had academic degrees. Almost 53% of them were satisfied with their marital life and 9.7% hademotional divorce. Men with academic degrees had a higher probability of marital satisfaction (oddsratio [OR] =1.26, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.04–1.53) and a lower prevalence of emotionaldivorce (OR = 0.37, 95% CI: 0.24–0.58).CONCLUSION: This study showed a relatively high percentage of marital dissatisfaction as wellas emotional divorce. Policymakers should strengthen premarriage education programs andpostmarriage counseling centers.