objective: to determine the reliability and validity of the revised dyadic adjustment scale (rdas) with 14 items (short form) in iranian population. methods:the english version of the rdas was translated into persian. then, persian version was retranslated to english. to study factor structure 338 questionnaires were filled out by parents of elementary students. other measurement tools were the...

background:   personality characteristics are important factors, which have significant effects on marital adjustment. since personality traits play silent roles in all aspects of human life, as well as social affairs, it can influence marital adjustment and living satisfaction. the present study investigated the role of personality trait dimensions and gender in predicting marital adjustment. ...

The current study investigated trust's mediation of the relationship between depression and marital satisfaction in individuals who had or had not suffered a betrayal. Self-report measures assessing dyadic trust, depressive symptoms, marital adjustment, and presence of betrayal were administered to couples as part of a larger study of forgiveness and family functioning. In couples who had exper...

the main goal of the present research is to investigate the effect of the emotionally focused therapy to increase marital adjustment & positive feeling among couples suffered to extra marital relations. the sample was included 12 clients. treatment plan (eft) accomplished individually. participants were assigned into experimental & control groups randomly. the dyadic adjustment scale and positi...

! : "= 01 $ 9 89 * $' 9 $ -*"( "= 01 ' 9 $ -*"( 9 89 * Abstract Introduction: A sexual relationship which is able to satisfy both sides has an important and fundamental role in success and constancy of family foundation. Recognizing sexual function and its components can lead to sexual satisfaction and ultimately to marital satisfaction that has an important effect on couples’ adjustment...

background: body image reflects how a person thinks and feels about his/her own body. negative body image results in low self-esteem and depression. the aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship of body image and self-esteem with marital adjustment among female married employees of kerman university of medical sciences. methods: this cross-sectional study was performed on 380...

Background: Researches on attachment theory shows that attachment styles influence marital adjustment. However, some psychological factors moderate this correlation. The present study was aimed to examine the moderating role of defense mechanisms in the association between attachment styles and levels of marital adjustment. Methods: This descriptive-correlational study collected data from a co...