Self-concept, values-systems and marital adjustment: Some implications for marriage counselors

Abstract

Identification of descriptive factors associated with marital happiness has often held few practical implications for the marriage counselor. The present research investigated the relationships between marital adjustment, values-systems, and self-concept for individuals and couples. Results indicate a high positive relationship between marital adjustment and self-concept, and between marital adjustment and people-oriented values-systems for individuals. Marital adjustment was correlated with self-concept, and non-statistical data suggest a relationship between marital adjustment and people-oriented values-systems when shared by spouses. Implications for practising marriage counselors are developed.