Index Of Marital Satisfaction Research Articles

Effect of finances on marital satisfaction and psychological health among married couple in south-south region of Nigeria

Background: Finance in marriage is connected to everything else: communication, health, sex, and spirituality to mention but a few. The amount of income a couple earns either individually or collectively is very important and may affect their level of satisfaction either negatively or positively. Finance in marriage cannot be overemphasized, A popular saying in my area “na love I go chop,” meaning love alone is not enough and one cannot love on an empty stomach. The role money plays in marriage is important as it can be challenging to maintain peace in a family with money being a deciding factor. The objective of this study was to find out the effect of finance on marital and psychological health. Materials and Methods: The design was a hospital-based, cross-sectional study of 184 respondent. The questionnaires comprised: level of income, working in either a private or public sector, Index of Marital Satisfaction (IMS) questionnaire and General Health Questionnaire 28(GHQ 28). Results: The association between psychological stability and monthly income was insignificant; p= 0.599. Over three-fifths of those earning less than 60,000 naira per month had marital satisfaction while just a third was not satisfied. Over half (53.8) of those earning over 165,000naria were unsatisfied with their marriage. The association between marital satisfaction and monthly income was not significant; p = 0.059.

Do Emotional Intelligence and Self-Efficacy Correlate with Marital Satisfaction of Married Teachers in Anambra State?

Aims: This study looked at married teachers in Anambra State to see how self-efficacy and emotional intelligence correlate with marital satisfaction. Three study questions were developed to evaluate this relationship, and three null hypotheses were tested at a 0.05 level of significance. The results of this study could be used to better appreciate the value of marriage as a union between a man and woman that promotes both mental and physical health through marital satisfaction.
 Methodology: For this study, a correlational research design was used in order to explore the relationship between emotional intelligence, general self-efficacy, and marital satisfaction. A sample of 1,344 married teachers was selected from a population of 6,987 married teachers through a multi-stage sampling procedure. Three instruments - the emotional intelligence scale (EIS), the general self-efficacy scale (GSS), and the index of marital satisfaction (IMS)—were used to collect data. These instruments are standardised measures with reliability coefficients of 0.96 for IMS, 0.89 for EIS, and 0.87 for GSS. Data collection was done through a direct delivery approach. Aggregate scores were used to answer research questions, Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficients were used to answer research questions, and regression analysis was used to answer research questions. The hypotheses were tested using the t-test of correlation. This method is used to assess the relationship between two variables, and to determine if the difference between their means is statistically significant.
 Results: The study demonstrated that there is a slight yet positive relationship between the emotional intelligence, self-efficacy beliefs, and marital satisfaction of married teachers.
 Conclusion: Research findings indicate that emotional intelligence, self-efficacy, and marital satisfaction are positively correlated among married teachers in Anambra State. This positive correlation suggests that couples who are better able to recognise, understand, and manage their own emotions, as well as those of their partner, tend to have higher levels of marital satisfaction. Additionally, higher levels of self-efficacy, or confidence in one's ability to complete tasks or handle difficult situations, may also play a role in the overall satisfaction of the marriage.
 Given these findings, it is recommended that counsellors involved in marital counselling motivate and encourage married teachers in Anambra State to take part in seminars and counselling sessions that promote the learning of emotional intelligence and self-efficacy. These sessions can help couples better recognise, understand, and manage their own emotions, as well as those of their partner, and build confidence in their ability to handle difficult situations.

The role of men’s forgiveness in marital satisfaction and coping strategies of infertile iranian women

BackgroundInfertility and its related problems create tensions in infertile women, which may lead to reduced marital satisfaction and the use of ineffective coping strategies. Considering the important role of forgiveness, marital satisfaction and effective coping strategies in the quality of life of infertile couples, and taking into account the growing number of Iranian infertile couples, this study was conducted to determine the relationship between men’s forgiveness, marital satisfaction, and coping strategies of infertile Iranian women.MethodsThis cross-sectional study included 200 Iranian infertile couples. The research environment was the most equipped infertility center in the west of Iran. Sampling was continuous. Data collection tools used included a self-generated demographic and fertility questionnaire, the Family Forgiveness Scale (FFS), the Index of Marital Satisfaction (IMS), and the Ways of Coping Questionnaire-revised (WOCQ-R).ResultsHusbands’ forgiveness had a significant direct relationship with the marital satisfaction of infertile women (r = -0.27, p < 0.001). However, there was no significant correlation between Husbands’ forgiveness, emotion-focused, and problem-focused coping of infertile women. Among the subscales of forgiveness, only the subscale of recognition had inversely correlated with the emotional coping of infertile women.ConclusionThe results showed that the higher the forgiveness of husbands, the higher the marital satisfaction of infertile women. Also, with the increase of husbands’ forgiveness in the recognition subscale, the use of emotion-focused coping decreased in infertile women. Based on the results with empowering the husbands of infertile women with forgiveness skills, it is possible to take a step towards marital satisfaction and thus improve the quality of life of infertile women.

Marital Dissatisfaction and Depression: A Comparative study among Infertile Couples of Punjab

Although most studies on the effects of infertility-related stress focus on individuals, there has been little study on how marital dissatisfaction and co morbid feelings are connected with each other and affect infertile couples. The current study intended to analyze level of marital dissatisfaction and depression among infertile couples. Index of marital satisfaction (IMS) for measuring marital satisfaction and Beck depression inventory (BDI) for measuring depression was used as tool of study.1 The sample of 200 married couples were included 100 couples were fertile and 100 couples were infertile. The results indicated that infertile couples are more martially dissatisfied. Female are more martially dissatisfied. The findings of this study also indicted that there is a positive relationship between marital dissatisfaction and depression among the infertile couples.2 Keywords: Marital dissatisfaction, depression, infertile couples, Punjab

Evaluation of Mood Changes AmongPeripartum Women at PKDAS Institute of Medical Science, Vaniyamkulam, Palakkad: A Prospective, Observational, Longitudinal Study

Background: The perinatal period is well established as an increased risk for development of serious mood disorders. Maternal mental health in developing countries gets less than its due attention. The present study was undertaken to evaluate mood changes in Peripartum period in our population and to identify demographic, obstetric, social and psychosocial risk factors associated with Peripartum depression using established scales.Material &amp; Methods:A prospective, observational, longitudinal study conducted in PK das institute of medical science, vaniyamkulam, with 387 perinatal women for 12 months (February 2018– January 2019). Various scales EPDS (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale), CMSS (Couple Marital Satisfaction Scale, IMS (Index of Marital Satisfaction), LES (Life Event Scale) were studied in Peripartum Period.Results:Among a total of 387 participants about half 189 (48.8%) were in 19-25 years of Age. Almost 30% and 40% had dissatisfied married life as per the CMS and IMS scales respectively. Just above 42% were screen positive for depression antenatally with EPDS &amp; 39% (n = 151) in the immediate postpartum period. From these 151 screen positive cases in immediate postpartum period, 138 participants were followed up at 4-6 weeks (13 were lost to follow up) and up to 115 of 138 (83.3%) were screen positive for depression (N= 387, 29.7%), which was statistically significant (p&lt;0.001). With EPDS during antenatal period there was no statistically significant relationship of depression with Education (p = 0.195), Occupation (p = 0.651) and pregnancy planned or unplanned (p = 0.223), whereas, Joint family, participants with dissatisfied marital relationship had increased risk of depression as evidenced by IMS and CMSS (p &lt; 0.001). Participants with a previous male gender baby had less risk of developing depression (p&lt; 0.001) &amp; participants with previous 2 female children had increased risk of depression (p&lt; 0.001).Conclusions:This study highlights importance of screening for maternal mental health problems during Peripartum period. Depression in immediate postpartum period is good predictor for increased risk of depression at 4-6 weeks postpartum.

Psychological Health of Wives’ of Patients with Chronic Illnesses

ABSTRACTObjectives: Chronic illnesses are more prevalent in males. The expectations of caregiving, thus falls on the women. Role expectations from women, increases stress, strain and the possibility of Psychological health concerns. In this paper, we explore the psychological health, as well as the levels of marital and sexual satisfaction of women caregivers.Method: The sample consisted of 35 women, whose husbands were diagnosed with, and undergoing treatment for a chronic illness (Coronary Heart Disease (CHD); Diabetes; or Cancer). Three standardized questionnaires, the Index of Marital Satisfaction (IMS), Index of Sexual Satisfaction (ISS) and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale 21 (DASS 21) were used.Results: Correlational and predictive analysis were conducted on the data. Clinically significant marital and sexual dissatisfaction were found. Wives’ also reported moderate levels of depression and anxiety, but severe levels of stress. Depression and Sexual satisfaction were found to be significant predictors of marital satisfaction.Discussion: Women caregiver are impacted by the illness status of their spouse. The additional stress of caregiving, along with societally ascribed roles and responsibilities on women creates a more difficult, stressful environment, which affects psychological health and well-being.

Marital Satisfaction and Personality Traits as Correlates of Psychopathological Symptoms among Married Christian Women

The study examined marital satisfaction and personality traits as correlates of psychopathological symptoms among married women .Three hundred (300) participants of age range between 30 to 65 years with mean age of 32.78 years and standard deviation of 8.55 were selected from Catholic Women Organisation, Onitsha Archdiocese. Three instruments were used for the study, Symptom Distress Checklist 90 (SCL-90), The Big-Five Inventory (BFI)), and Index of Marital Satisfaction. The study was a survey and a correlational design. The Pearson product moment correlation coefficient was used to test for significant relationship. The result indicated a significant relationship between marital satisfaction and psychopathological symptoms (r (0.69, p&lt;.05,(r (0.31, p&lt;.05 and (r (0.61, p&lt;.05) . Also, the second hypothesis was confirmed indicating a significant relationship between personality traits and psychopathological symptoms (r = -.49, p &lt; .01). It was recommended that personality assessment of both intending couples and married couples is very crucial to enhance marital satisfaction thereby reducing the manifestation of psychopathological symptoms.

Marital Satisfaction of Infertile Couples Using Natural Procreative Technology (NaProTECHNOLOGY).

Infertility affects one in 16 married women in the United States where 12.7% of these seek treatment. The stress of infertility and treatment is known to impact marital satisfaction, which can be further complicated by personal and religious beliefs regarding the ethics of some assistive reproductive technologies. A morally acceptable approach to infertility diagnosis and treatment is natural procreative technology or NaProTECHNOLOGY (NPT) using the Creighton Model FertilityCare™ System. A quantitative, descriptive study utilizing demographic surveys and the Index of Marital Satisfaction found that couples using NPT reported marital satisfaction.

On the Causal Relationship Between Attachment Styles and Marital Satisfaction: Mediating Role of Gottman's Marital Communication Model

Background: Marital satisfaction is one of the main factors affecting the quality of life in marital relationships. It refers to individuals’ positive attitudes toward their marital relationship, and marital dissatisfaction is a negative and displeased attitude toward various aspects of marital relationship. Objectives: The present study aimed to explore the causal relationship between attachment styles and marital satisfaction regarding the mediating role of Gottman’s marital communication model. Methods: The statistical population encompassed all university students in Ahvaz in the academic year 2019 - 2020. The multi-stage random sampling method was used, and 230 persons were selected as the study samples. Hudson's Index of Marital Satisfaction (IMS), Coolins and Reed's Revised Adult Attachment Scale (RAAS), and Gottman's Communication Skills Scale (FHS) were also used to collect the data. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software version 26 and AMOS software version 24. Results: The results indicated that the study model well-fitted the study population, and all direct paths were statistically significant. Moreover, there was a significant relationship between secure attachment, anxiety-insecure attachment, and avoidance-insecure attachment with marital satisfaction mediated by Gottman's communication skills (P ≤ 0.001). Conclusions: Given the effect of Gottman’s couple attachment styles and four communication skills on marital satisfaction, their effectiveness in marital satisfaction is proved. Accordingly, therapists are recommended to implement educational and treatment programs containing cognitive and preventive attachment styles and Gottman’s communication skills to promote couples' marital satisfaction.

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SELF-EFFICACY AND MARITAL SATISFACTION OF MARRIED TEACHERS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA

Marriages being a legal union between a man and a woman that is supposed to produce a satisfactory relationship in which the couple involved can experience marital satisfaction. This study sought to determine the relationship between self-efficacy and marital satisfaction of married teachers in Anambra state. Three research questions were formulated to guide the study while one null hypothesis was tested at 0.05 level of significance. Correlational research design was used in conducting the study. A sample size of 1,344 married teachers was drawn from a population of 6,987 married teachers in Anambra state public secondary schools. A multi-stage sampling procedure was followed selecting the sample. Two instruments: General Self-efficacy Scale and Index of Marital Satisfaction (IMS) were adopted and used for data collection. The instruments are standardised measures and have the following reliability coefficient; 0.96 for IMS, 0.87 and for GSS. Data was collected through direct delivery approach. Data collected were analysed using SPSS version 23. Pearson correlation coefficients and regression analysis were used to answer research questions and test the hypotheses. Findings of the study showed among others that there is very low or no relationship existing between married teachers’ Self-efficacy belief and their marital satisfaction. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended, among others that counselors interested in marriage therapy should empower married teachers to follow behaviour and activities that foster marital happiness through occasional lectures and counselling sessions.&#x0D; &#x0D; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; Article visualizations:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0796/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Factors that influence marital satisfaction in men with a heart rhythm disorders

Background A diagnosis of a cardiac arrhythmia can affect marital relations and diminish libido and satisfaction with a patient’s sex life. The aim of the study was to assess the factors that affect marital satisfaction in men with an arrhythmias who had qualified for cardiac pacemaker implantation. Methods The study included 103 men (aged 58.28 ± 8.72) with recognized heart rhythm disorders who were hospitalized in Department of Electrocardiology. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), the International Erectile Function Index (IIEF) and the Index of Marital Satisfaction (IMS) were used in this research. Results The greater the severity of the anxiety (r = 0.2492, p = 0.011) and depression symptoms (r = 0.3735, p = 0.000), the less satisfied a patient was with the relationship. An analysis showed that depression (p = 0.000), sexual desire (p = 0.001), overall satisfaction (p = 0.009), erectile function (p = 0.0162) and intercourse satisfaction (p = 0.026) are important predictors of marital satisfaction. Only sexual desire was an important predictor of marital satisfaction in patients with sinus node dysfunction, while the depression, sexual desire and overall satisfaction results were predictors in patients with atrioventricular blocks. Conclusion Anxiety and depression symptoms affect the assessment of marital satisfaction in men with a heart rhythm disorder. Different factors influence marital satisfaction for different heart rhythm disorders.

Family Relationship and Dual-earners as Correlates of Marital Satisfaction among Married Couples

In this study, the relationship between family relationship and dual-earners as correlates of marital satisfaction was examined among married couples. The participants were 394 married couples who volunteered from one randomly selected church in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra state. They are comprised of 130 males (32.9%) and 264 females (67%) with a mean age 43.94 years and standard deviation of 9.11 years. Two instruments were deployed for data collection; Index of Family Relation (IFR) by Hudson (1982) and Index of Marital Satisfaction (IMS) by Hudson (1982). Dual-earnership information was derived from the demographic section. The correlation design was adopted; and data analysis was done using Pearson Product Moment Correlation. Result of Zero Order Correlation Coefficient revealed that family relationship correlated positively and significantly with marital satisfaction r = .36, p &lt;.01, while the association between dual-earners and marital satisfaction was negative r = -.02, P &lt; .05. Therefore, hypothesis one was confirmed. It was concluded that family-relationship is a positive construct that enhances marital satisfaction. It was recommended that married couples should enrich their family relationship in order to achieve a more satisfactory marriage.

Religiosity, Gender and Personality Traits as Predictors of Marital Satisfaction among Christian couples

In this study, the effects of religiousity, gender and personality traits as predictors of marital satisfaction among married Christian couples were examined. The purpose of the study was to examine whether religiousity, gender and personality traits have a relationship with marital satisfaction among married Christian couples. A total number of 214 married couples, 55 males (25.70%) and 159 females (74.30%) with mean age 39.37 years and standard deviation of 9.6 years participated in the study. Three scales were used for data collection; Religious Affiliation Scale (RAS) developed by Omoluabi (1995), Big five Inventory Developed (BFI) by Oliver (1991) and Index of Marital Satisfaction (IMS) developed by Hudson (1982). Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient and Multiple Regression Analysis were deployed for data management. Results of Multiple Regression analysis reveal that the study model significantly predicted marital satisfaction. ANOVA summary (F-ratio) shows that the adjusted R2 value was significant at F (7, 200) = 44.69, P &lt; .01. Unstandardised better values shows that Religiousity was significant B = .72, P &lt; .05; gender was not significant B = -.08, P &lt;.05; and Personality Traits (Openness to experience) was significant B = .10, P &lt;.05. It was concluded that Religiosity and Personality Traits predicted marital satisfaction. It was recommended that prospective marriage candidates should seek partners that have Openness to Experience trait to enable them enjoy marital satisfaction.

Marital Satisfaction amongst Nigerian Immigrants in North America (NINA): Pilot Study

Background: It has been observed that some Nigerian Families that immigrated to North America (NINA) seem to have very stressful marital relationships that lead to separation or divorce. The goal of this study was to determine the level of marital satisfaction among NINAMethod: A simple, standardized survey tool was utilized to measure the index of marital satisfaction (IMS). The score varied from 0-100 with a lower score (&lt;30 points) indicating marital satisfaction. A demographic questionnaire was also administered to the subjects. Descriptive data analysis and level of marital satisfaction were computed in SPSS (version 25).Results: Forty-five of the fifty questionnaires were returned completed. Fifty-one percent of respondents were female. The majority (44%) were between the ages of 41-50 years. 81% were married and living with spouses. Average year of marriage was 13.5 years. The majority (85%) of respondents were married in Nigeria with only one spouse immigrating first (35%). The primary reason for immigration was employment for most subjects (48%). Seventy-two percent of the respondents scored &lt; 30 on the IMS scale, indicating marital satisfaction. The scores were not significant when compared within the demographic variable groups. Most participants (71.4%) reported significant marital satisfaction (Z=-3.209, p=0.001. r = 0.47).Conclusion: Initial pilot study did not support the observation in the Nigeria community regarding stressful marital relationships among NINA. The IMS tool may not be sensitive to the Nigerian marriage culture and possible factors affecting marital satisfaction with cultural influence. The authors plan to conduct a more extensive study with a qualitative approach to elicit the Nigerian culturally sensitive factors.

The Relationship between Premenstrual Syndrome and Women’s Marital Satisfaction

Background & aim: Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) includes different symptoms that appear periodically throughout luteal phase of menstrual period. The PMS has not been properly investigated as an influencing factor of marital satisfaction. Thus purpose of this study was to assess relationship between PMS and its symptoms with women's marital satisfaction. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 246 women referred to health centers in Yazd, Iran. The data were collected through Index of Marital Satisfaction and Premenstrual Syndrome Screening Tool and analyzed in SPSS software (version 18) using Chi-Square test. Results: According to results, somatic symptom disorders, such as breast pain, headache, muscle pain, arthritis, bloating, and weight gain (%22.8) and anger and irritability (%21.5) obtained highest frequency in terms of syndrome severity. With regard to effect of symptoms on daily life, strongest impact was on the relationship with (%10.6). The results showed that levels of marital dissatisfaction among women with PMS (P=0.013) were higher, compared to non-affected population. Conclusion: The severe symptoms of this syndrome disrupt family relationship leading to marital dissatisfaction. Therefore, women and their families are required to receive required training for better communication in this period.

PTSD, psychological morbidity and marital dissatisfaction in colonial war veterans

Background: Forty years after Colonial War, veterans still show psychological disturbances affecting their marital and sexual satisfaction.Aims: This study analyzed the relationships between Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), number of PTSD symptoms and symptom clusters, psychological morbidity, marital dissatisfaction and sexual dissatisfaction; the variables that contributed to marital dissatisfaction and the mediator role of marital dissatisfaction and sexual dissatisfaction, in a sample of colonial War Veterans.Method: The sample included 138 Portuguese war veterans who answered Index of Marital Satisfaction; Index of Sexual Satisfaction; Beck Depression Inventory; State Trait Anxiety Inventory; Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Scale.Results: PTSD, number of PTSD symptoms and symptom clusters were associated with psychological morbidity, marital and sexual dissatisfaction. Age, depression symptoms and sexual dissatisfaction contributed to marital dissatisfaction and the model explained 55% of the variance. Marital dissatisfaction mediated the relationship between depression symptoms and sexual dissatisfaction, as well as between number of PTSD symptoms and sexual dissatisfaction.Conclusions: Health professionals need to take into consideration the veteran’s marital and sexual relationship in clinical routine consultations. As such, treating the veteran in the couple’ context seems warranted.

Risk factors and co-morbid anxiety and depression in pregnancy in a Tertiary Hospital In Southeast Nigeria

Background: Anxiety and depression commonly co-exist, and as a consequence entails greater suffering, low quality of life and poor foetal outcome. Not many studies have determined the rate of co-occurrence of anxiety/depression, and the associated risk factors in pregnancy. Methods: It was a cross sectional study of 200 consecutive attendees of antenatal clinic of a tertiary hospital using Sociodemographic, Obstetric questionnaires, Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale, Index of Marital Satisfaction, Big Five Personality Inventory, Brief Coping Scale and Oslo-3 Social Support Scale. Data collected were analyzed with Chi-square and Pearson's correlation and multiple regression tests. Results: Thirty-five (17.5%) out of two hundred participants had anxiety, 21/200 (10.5%) were depressed, while 9/200 (4.5%) were both depressed and anxious. Poor social support was predictive for depression (P=0.03, CI=-.43 to -.02). Poor marital satisfaction (P< 0.001, CI=.04 to .10), neuroticism personality trait (P< 001, CI=.08 to .28) were predictive for both depression and anxiety. Use of problem-based and emotion-based coping skills, positively correlated with having anxiety symptoms (r=0.150, P=0.03; r=0.159, P=0.02 respectively). No association was found between anxiety/depression and parity, unemployment, gestational age, past obstetrics and gynaecology history. Conclusion: Clinicians should evaluate patients further when anxiety or depression is detected in pregnancy. The importance of good interpersonal relationship in the family, extended family and next-door neighbours should be emphasised.

Post-partum depression, anxiety and marital satisfaction: A perspective from Southeastern Nigeria.

BackgroundMany studies have noted the high prevalence of post-partum depression (PPD) and anxiety associated with poor marital satisfaction, albeit amidst a dearth of literature on comorbid PPD and anxiety among women in Nigeria.ObjectiveThe study was aimed to assess the prevalence of PPD and anxiety, and to investigate their relationship with marital satisfaction in low-risk women in Enugu, Southeastern Nigeria.MethodA cross-sectional study of 309 randomly selected nursing mothers at two tertiary health institutions. Socio-demographic Questionnaire, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and Index of Marital Satisfaction (IMS) were used to collect data on demography, anxiety and depression and marital relationship respectively. All statistical tests were performed at a significant level of 0.05.ResultsThe age range of the respondents was 20–46 years; mean and s.d. was 29.65 and ± 4.87, respectively, and most of them were graduates of tertiary educational institutions (74.1%). The prevalence of post-partum anxiety was 31.1% and of PPD was 33.3%. Marital dissatisfaction was observed in 39.5% (122) of the respondents who were mothers. Those with co-morbid depression and anxiety (22.0%) had worse marital dissatisfaction. The strongest correlation with depression and anxiety was item 12 of IMS (‘feel that my partner doesn’t confide in me’).ConclusionThere was a high prevalence of marital dissatisfaction, PPD and anxiety among nursing mothers in Enugu, but with low detection rate. The effects of PPD and anxiety on the mother, her marital relationship and her infant make them essential conditions for early diagnosis, prevention and treatments.

The Effect of Collaborative Infertility Counseling on Marital Satisfaction in Infertile Women Undergoing In Vitro Fertilization: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Background Infertility is a global problem which affects interpersonal and social relationships and threatens marital life of infertile couples. Females with infertility experiences less marital satisfaction than infertile males. Objectives The present study aimed to examine the effect of collaborative infertility counseling on marital satisfaction in females with infertility, undergoing in-vitro fertilization in Mashhad, Iran. Methods In this clinical trial, 60 females with primary infertility were selected from Montaserieh infertility research center and randomly allocated into the intervention (n = 29) and control (n = 31) groups. The intervention group received individual counseling, based on the collaborative reproductive healthcare model with collaboration of a midwife, a gynecologist and a clinical psychologist in five sessions during a two-month period. The control group received routine care. Marital satisfaction was evaluated at the beginning of the study and at the day of embryo transfer, using the Hudson index of marital satisfaction. Data were analyzed using statistical tests including independent and paired-samples T-tests. Results The baseline mean marital satisfaction score of the intervention group was 24.78 ± 13.20 and changed to 22.86 ± 15.01 after the intervention; therefore, the mean difference between the groups was significant (P = 0.027). Conclusions Collaborative infertility counseling increased marital satisfaction in females undergoing in vitro fertilization. Therefore, this method can be used to improve the marital satisfaction of females with infertility.

Psychosocial Factors in Marital Satisfaction among Married couples in Benin-City: An Implication for Couple’s therapy.

Abstract Marital satisfaction continues to be a significant phenomenon in the present day marriages. However, there has been a significant increase in the numbers of couples that come for couple’s therapy in the last one year. Therefore, this study on the communication pattern, gender and age on marital satisfaction. 200 married couple was conveniently sampled. Index of Marital satisfaction and Primary Communication Inventory were used to measure marital satisfaction and communication pattern respectively. Chi-square analysis was used to investigate the relationship amongst all the variables. The result showed that there was a significant relationship between gender and marital satisfaction (X 2 =11.591; df=1; p 0.05). It can be concluded that gender and communication have significant relationships on marital satisfaction and as such should be a focus in couple’s therapy.