Comparison of marital conflict model based on selfdifferentiation and familism with the mediating role of intimacy and emotional maturity in traditional and modern families

Authors

    Fataneh Mirzaei Kondari PhD student, Department of Counseling, Qom Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qom, Iran
    Sohrab Abdi Zarrin * Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Sciences, Qom Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qom, Iran moshavere.qomuniv@gmail.com
    Alireza Agha Yousefi Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran
https://doi.org/10.61838/kman.jayps.4.3.3

Keywords:

traditional and modern family, marital conflict, selfdifferentiation, familism, intimacy, emotional maturity.

Abstract

Background and Aim: Developments caused by changes in society can also be the basis for differences in values, desires and expectations of couples from each other. The aim of this study was to compare the model of marital conflict based on selfdifferentiation and familism with the mediating role of intimacy and emotional maturity in traditional and modern families. Methods: The present study is with an applied purpose and correlation method. The population included all couples living in Tehran, sampling method was available. Out of 1107 people who answered the questionnaire, 590 couples were selected as the research sample. First, the mean and standard deviation of the traditional from modern questionnaire were calculated and based on a standard deviation from the mean, traditional families (35 pairs) and modern families (46 pairs) were separated. Data collection tools included: a researcher-made questionnaire on the separation of traditional and modern families, and questionnaires on marital conflict, self-differentiation, familism, intimacy and emotional maturity. Path analysis and structural equation modeling were used to analyze the data and test the hypothesis, and independent t-test was used to compare the means of the variables. Results: The results showed that this model has a good fit in traditional and modern families. The results showed that this model has a good fit in traditional and modern families, and the goodness of fit index (GOF) in traditional and modern families is 0.83 and 0.56, respectively. Because this value is more than 0.35, as a result, the overall fit of the model was confirmed (P<0.01). Conclusion: It is suggested that the characteristics of modern and traditional families be considered in medical and counseling centers in resolving marital conflict.

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Published

2023-03-01

How to Cite

Mirzaei Kondari, F., Abdi Zarrin, S., & Agha Yousefi, A. (2023). Comparison of marital conflict model based on selfdifferentiation and familism with the mediating role of intimacy and emotional maturity in traditional and modern families. Journal of Adolescent and Youth Psychological Studies (JAYPS), 4(3), 20-34. https://doi.org/10.61838/kman.jayps.4.3.3

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