Beyond Love: The Role of Compatibility,Commonality,Commitment,and Conflict in Marital Satisfaction of Female Educators

Abstract

Within the Indian context, marriage has grown to be largely defined as the coming together of two families who are not just geographically distant but also very much distant in their foundations and lifestyle. These differences between the individuals and their respective families pave way for disturbances resulting in marital discord, thereby taking a toll on marital satisfaction. This study aimed to identify predictors of marital satisfaction among 395 Indian female educators by examining the relationships between marital compatibility, commonality, dedication commitment, work-family conflict, and marital satisfaction using correlational analysis and regression analysis. The results revealed that both compatibility and commonality play an indispensable role in enhancing marital satisfaction. It can also be concluded that adopting strategies to maintain work-life balance and keeping work and family conflict at bay is essential in aiding couples to maintain their marriage. Being committed to the relationship and investing in it for the right reasons is another protective factor that contributed to enhancing marital satisfaction.

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Compatibility commonality commitment work and family conflict

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