Abstract
One of the signs of a successful marriage is marital satisfaction of both husbands and wives. However, in the current era, addressing the role of wives who work outside the household has been a challenge for some married couples. The aim of this study is to examine the influences of communication, conflict resolution, sexual intimacy, and financial relations on the marital satisfaction of working and non-working wives. The study was conducted on a total of 144 subjects consisting of 90 full-time working wives and 54 non-working wives. Data collection was conducted through questionnaires. Results of linear regression analysis showed a difference in the factors affecting marital satisfaction in working and non-working wives. Marital satisfaction in working wives was influenced by communication , sexual intimacy , and financial relations; while marital satisfaction in non-working wives was influenced by communication and financial relations .
Highlights
The number of dual-earner couples has increased during this decade
The aim of this study is to identify the effective contributions of communication, conflict resolution, sexual intimacy, and financial relations on the variable of marital satisfaction in working and non-working wives
The results show that marital satisfaction in working and non-working wives is influenced by different factors
Summary
The number of dual-earner couples has increased during this decade This is related to the increasing number of women who have completed their formal education (O’Brien, 2012) and means that the number of working wives is increasing day by day. Working wives play dual roles in their marriages. They play the roles of both housewives and workers. Their dual roles are like two sides of a coin: Working can help wives develop and actualize themselves and provide additional household income. It imposes additional obligations and challenges (Pujiastuti & Retnowati, 2004).
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