Iranian Satisfied Marriage Model: A Qualitative Grounded Theory Study

Authors
Elham Fathi 1
Masoomeh Esmaeily 1
Kiumars Farahbakhsh 1
Manijeh Daneshpour 2
1 Allameh Tabataba'i University
2 Alliant International University
Abstract
Marital satisfaction is an effective factor in physical and Psychological health of community. The purpose of this study was to present an Iranian satisfied marriage Model. This study was done with qualitative research and grounded theory method. Purposeful sampling was used to collect the data. Sampling continued until theoretical saturation was obtained. Totally 20 participants (10 couples) with high marital satisfaction were interviewed in semi structured and in-depth method and analyzed using the constant comparative method of Strauss and Corbin. Findings indicated that progress toward maintaining and validating relationship is the core category of the study. The causal condition of the study was congruent spouse selection based upon well knowing of each other. The intervening condition of the study was categorized and explained in four categories of personal, couples, families, and parental levels. The strategies couples used in conflicts between themselves and families were explained. Finally the outcome of the core category was marital satisfaction that is explained more in detail. Marital satisfaction is related to culture and therefore studies should be done in the context of the culture and society
Keywords
Marriage
Marital Satisfaction
Iranian culture
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