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Examinning the Causal Model of Marital Satisfaction Based on Attachment Styles with the Mediating Role of Triangulation
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S Bashirgonbadi   , Sh Dargahi  , S Ahmadboukani , P Fadakar |
| University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran |
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Abstract: (1491 Views) |
Background & objectives: Marital satisfaction is a very important aspect in the relationship between couples and plays an important role in family health, so it is very important to study the factors affecting it. The present study aimed to predict marital satisfaction based on attachment styles with the mediating role of triangulation in couples of the University of Medical Sciences.
Methods: The research method was descriptive and correlational in the form of path analysis. To conduct this research, 254 married individuals of Tehran University of Medical Sciences were selected by convenience sampling method. The research instrument was Enrich Marital Satisfaction Questionnaire, Adult Attachment Style Scale and Triangulation Questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed through AMOS software.
Results: The results showed that anxiety and avoidance attachment styles reduce and safe attachment style increases marital satisfaction in couples. Alsp anxious and avoidance attachment styles increase triangulation in couples. Triangulation also has a negative and significant relationship with marital satisfaction. The results of indirect communication showed that the role of mediator of close triangulation in the relationship between avoidance and anxiety attachment styles with marital satisfaction is significant. None of the triangulation variables of children and relatives had a mediating role in the relationship between secure attachment style and marital satisfaction.
Conclusion: Marital satisfaction can be predicted through their attachment styles, and triangulation with others can also affect this relationship. Necessary interventions in this field can greatly increase people's marital satisfaction. |
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| Keywords: Marital Satisfaction, Attachment Styles, Triangulation, Couples |
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Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2021/05/10 | Accepted: 2021/04/30 | Published: 2021/04/30
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