Explaining the Role of Sexual Satisfaction, Intimacy, Commitment and Marital Compatibility in Marital Stability (Case Study: Couples with child)

The purpose of the present study was to explain the role of sexual satisfaction, intimacy, commitment and marital compatibility in marital stability with emphasis on couples with children.

In terms of the purpose of the present research, and in terms of the method, it is one of the descriptive researches of correlation with the application of structural equation modeling. The statistical population of the research was the couples of Shiraz city in the first half of 2023, from which 250 couples (500 people in total) were selected as samples. The research tools were Adams and Jones Marital Commitment Questionnaire (1997), Marital Intimacy Scale (1983), Spanier Marital Compatibility Questionnaire (1976) and Sexual Satisfaction Subscale from Enrich Marital Satisfaction Questionnaire (1989). Data analysis was performed using spss-27 and Amos-26 software, respectively, by applying Pearson's correlation coefficient, multivariate regression and maximum likelihood, taking into account the maximum error level of 5% (P<0.05).

The findings of the research showed that marital compatibility (0.39) covered marital satisfaction (0.77), two-person solidarity (0.59), two-person agreement (0.80) and expression of affection (0.76); Marital intimacy (0.22), sexual satisfaction (0.16) and marital commitment (0.23) covering commitment to spouse (0.64), commitment to marriage (0.79) and feeling of commitment (0.78) affect marital stability (P<0.05). According to the findings, the fit indices showed favorable values, which indicated the approval of the developed model.

Based on the findings; Sexual satisfaction, intimacy, commitment, and marital compatibility have a significant effect on marital stability, which, as a result, overshadows the desired functioning of the family, followed by parenting and raising the next generation; Therefore, it is suggested to the experts in the field of psychology and family and marriage counseling, as well as the supervisors and officials of this field, to take into account the effectiveness of their plans at the micro level of the family and at the macro level of the society and adjust the treatment solutions according to these two areas