Predicting marital satisfaction based on the attitude similarity, attitude familiarity and values similarity of couples

Marital satisfaction is important for maintaining the life of couples and their well-being, and identifying the factors that increase marital satisfaction is evident. The purpose of this study was to predict marital satisfaction based on the attitude similarity, attitude familiarity and values similarity of couples. The research design was a descriptive and correlational study. The statistical population of this study was all married couples in Tehran and Karaj. 126 couples were selected by voluntary and accessible method. All subjects completed the ENRICH Marital Satisfaction Scale Questionnaire (Enrich), Dynamic Adjustment Scale Inventory (DAS) and Study of Values Questionnaire (SOV).Findings indicate that there is a positive and significant relationship between coordination of feedback, familiarity with spouse's feedback and coordination of couples' values with marital satisfaction. These variables have the power to predict marital satisfaction. With the spouse's feedback and coordination, the couple's values are equal to 0.71 and their common variance is equal to 0.50, which means that the desired variables predict 50% of the couple's marital satisfaction. The results showed the importance of coordinating feedback, familiarity with the spouse's feedback and coordinating the couple's values on marital satisfaction, which can be considered in marriage counseling sessions.