Prediction of marital satisfaction based on self-management and explicit achievement motivation

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Ph.D. candidate of Counseling at the Department of Counseling, Faculty of Psychology and Education, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran.

2 Professor of Psychology at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Education, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran.

3 Professor of Psychology, AAU Alpe Adria University, DGVT, University of Osnabrück, Germany.

4 Faculty of science and psychology

5 Associate Professor of Psychology, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran.

Abstract

The aim of the research was to predict marital satisfaction in couples based on self-management and basic psychological Explicit Achievement Motivate. This research had a descriptive, correlational design. The statistical population included married men and women that were above 18 years old. 226 people (women: 126; 56%) married men and women were randomly selected through sampling. Relevant data were collected using Motive Implementation Test (MUT), Self-Management (SSIK-3) questionnaire, and ENRICH Couple Scales. For data analysis, descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and multiple hierarchical regression analysis were used. The research result showed that Integrative achievement and Controlled achievement; self-regulation and general life stress (components of self-management) predict Marital satisfaction. Therefore, a detailed study of these factors’ (achievement motive and self-management) effects will help couple therapists, psychologists, and counselors in intervention and counseling programs.

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Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 19 November 2024
  • Receive Date: 14 March 2023
  • Accept Date: 12 February 2024
  • Publish Date: 19 November 2024