Predicting Marital Commitment Based on Conflict Resolution Styles and Communication Patterns among Married Couples in Qom

Authors
zahra sadat hoseini
Zabihollah Gharlipour
Abstract
Marital commitment is one of the most important determinants of marital stability and relationship quality. Identifying its predictors can contribute to the development of effective educational and therapeutic interventions for couples. The present study aimed to predict marital commitment based on conflict resolution styles and communication patterns among married couples in Qom. This applied study employed a descriptive correlational design. The statistical population consisted of married couples living in Qom, from whom 393 participants were selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using the Marital Commitment Inventory developed by Adams and Jones, the Communication Patterns Questionnaire developed by Christensen and Sullaway, and Rahim's Conflict Resolution Styles Questionnaire. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficients and multiple regression analysis. The findings indicated that conflict resolution styles and communication patterns significantly predicted marital commitment. Among the conflict resolution styles, the integrating style was the strongest predictor of marital commitment, while among the communication patterns, only mutual constructive communication significantly predicted marital commitment. These findings suggest that strengthening constructive conflict resolution skills and improving communication patterns may enhance marital commitment and promote marital stability. Therefore, these components should be considered in premarital education and couple counseling programs.
Keywords
Marital Commitment
Conflict Resolution Styles
Communication Patterns
Marital Relationships
Married Couples
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