Determining the dimensions of marital intimacy of Iranian couples, a qualitative study
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the dimensions of marital intimacy of Iranian couples. Data were collected using a qualitative method between 2014-2016, from 17 Iranian married participants (until data saturation) by purposive sampling and obtaining consent in the form of a semi-structured interview at Yavaran Roshd Counseling Center in Tabriz. Interview texts and field notes were analyzed with thematic analysis method for 1.5 years. 360 open identifiers, 61 primary concepts, 21 focused concepts, 11 sub-themes and four main themes of physical, communication, sexual and financial intimacy were determined. It was concluded that the marital intimacy of Iranian couples can be divided into the dimensions of physical intimacy (physical closeness, holding hands, kissing, hugging, caressing), social-recreational intimacy (intimate conversation, contact, spending time), sexual intimacy (continuing sex, relationship loving sex) and financial intimacy (financial sharing). These dimensions can be used to evaluate the marital intimacy of couples; He compared with the dimensions of intimacy in close relationships and made a tool for it.
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