Psychological Determinants of Relationship Stability in Newly Married Couples
Keywords:
Relationship stability, newly married couples, marital satisfaction, communication quality, emotion regulation, marital self-efficacyAbstract
This study aimed to examine the psychological predictors of relationship stability among newly married couples in Tehran. This descriptive–correlational study employed structural equation modeling and was conducted on 380 newly married couples recruited from family counseling centers in Tehran through convenience sampling. Instruments included measures of relationship stability, marital satisfaction, communication quality, emotion regulation, marital self-efficacy, secure attachment, and perceived support. Data were analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling. Results indicated that marital satisfaction, communication quality, marital self-efficacy, emotion regulation, secure attachment, and perceived support significantly predicted relationship stability, with marital satisfaction demonstrating the strongest direct effect on relationship stability (p<0.001). Model fit indices confirmed the adequacy of the proposed model. Relationship stability in early marriage emerges from the dynamic interaction of emotional, cognitive, and relational factors, underscoring the necessity of multidimensional couple-based interventions.
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