The Role of Jealousy and Family Coping Strategies in Predicting Sexual Satisfaction in Romantic Relationships

Abstract

Objective: This study examines the predictive role of jealousy in romantic relationships and family coping strategies in determining sexual satisfaction among individuals in committed relationships.

Methods and Materials: A correlational descriptive design was used, with 376 participants selected based on Morgan and Krejcie’s sample size table. Standardized self-report measures, including the Sexual Satisfaction Scale (SSS), Romantic Jealousy Scale (RJS), and Family Crisis-Oriented Personal Evaluation Scales (F-COPES), were administered. Data were analyzed using Pearson’s correlation coefficient to assess relationships between variables and linear regression analysis to determine predictive effects. Assumptions of normality, linearity, and multicollinearity were checked and met, and statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS-27.

Findings: Correlation analysis revealed that jealousy in romantic relationships was negatively associated with sexual satisfaction (r = -0.54, p < 0.01), while family coping strategies were positively associated with sexual satisfaction (r = 0.48, p < 0.01). The regression model demonstrated that jealousy negatively predicted sexual satisfaction (B = -0.46, β = -0.51, t = -6.57, p < 0.01), while family coping strategies positively predicted sexual satisfaction (B = 0.38, β = 0.45, t = 6.33, p < 0.01). The model explained 40% of the variance in sexual satisfaction (R² = 0.40, F = 69.91, p < 0.01).

Conclusion: The findings suggest that higher jealousy in romantic relationships is associated with lower sexual satisfaction, whereas stronger family coping strategies enhance sexual satisfaction. These results highlight the importance of reducing jealousy and promoting adaptive coping mechanisms in fostering healthy and satisfying romantic relationships.