Predictions of sexual satisfaction and marital adjustment Family cohesion and secure attachment style in couples

Document Type : Original Research

Authors

1 Counseling and Guidance Department, Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah Branch, Iran

2 Assistant Professor , Department of Psychology, Kermanshah Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah, Iran

3 Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Kermanshah Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah, Iran

Abstract

The aim of this study was to predict the levels of sexual satisfaction and marital adjustment based on family cohesion and secures attachment style variables in couples referring to counseling centers in Kermanshah city. This research has conducted in form correlational studies. 100 couples (100 females and 100 males) were selected using voluntary sampling method couples who referred to Kermanshah counseling centers among and responded to Larson et al., Sexual Satisfaction, Spinner Marital Adjustment, Gurwell and Teesel Family Cohesion, and Collins and Reed Safe Attachment Styles Questionnaires. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression statistical methods, SPSS-21 statistical software. The results showed that family cohesion and secure attachment style variables have the ability to predict sexual satisfaction and marital adjustment criteria variables. Therefore, it can be concluded that for increase sexual satisfaction and marital adjustment, secure attachment style and family cohesion should be considered.

 

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