KMAN Publication Inc. (KMANPUB) Applied Family Therapy Journal (AFTJ) 3041-8798 2 Serial Number 5 2023 10 11 The modeling of social maturity among couples based on sexual satisfaction, psychological well-being, controlling behaviors with the mediation of intimacy The modeling of social maturity among couples based on sexual satisfaction, psychological well-being, controlling behaviors with the mediation of intimacy 326 350 10.61838/kman.aftj.2.1.18 EN Journal Article <p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aimed to present the modeling of social maturity among couples based on sexual satisfaction, psychological well-being, and controlling behaviors with the mediation of intimacy. <strong>Methods: </strong>This study is cross-sectional and the type of correlational. The statistical population included couples in Tehran in 2019, from which 370 participants were selected by multi-stage cluster sampling. The research tools included Rao's Social Maturity Scale (1990), Hudson Sexual Satisfaction Index (1981), Keys &amp; Magyarmo (2003) Psychological Well-being Questionnaire, Graham-Cowan &amp; Archer (2005) Controlling Behaviors, and Walker-Thompson (1983) Intimacy Behavior Scale. The data collected were analyzed using structural equation modeling analysis and SPSS-23 and Lisrel-V8.8 software.<strong> Results: </strong>The results indicated that there is a positive relationship between sexual satisfaction and social maturity with the mediating role of intimacy (P = 0.05). Also, there is a positive relationship between psychological well-being and social maturity with the mediating role of intimacy. Furthermore, there is a negative relationship between controlling behaviors and social maturity with the mediating role of intimacy (P = 0.05). <strong>Conclusion: </strong>Accordingly, it is helpful for the researchers and therapists to consider the noted variables in designing more suitable therapies.</p> https://journals.kmanpub.com/index.php/aftj/article/download/437/412