Exploring Marital Relationship Quality in Married Women: Communication Beliefs, Attachment Styles, and Initial Maladaptive Schemas

This study was conducted to predict the quality of marital relationships based on communication beliefs, attachment styles, and initial maladaptive schemas in married women. The statistical population of this study included all married women who sought counseling at family counseling centers and health clinics in our studied area. Using Green's formula ( 1991 ), a sample of 250 individuals was selected through convenience sampling. To collect data, questionnaires on marital quality by Busby, attachment styles by Hazan and Shaver, communication beliefs by Eidelson and Epstein, and initial maladaptive schemas by Young were used. Pearson correlation and simultaneous regression analysis were employed for data analysis. The results indicated that the quality of marital relationships can be predicted based on communication beliefs, attachment styles, and initial maladaptive schemas. Specifically, there was an indirect relationship between early maladaptive schemas, avoidant attachment style, anxious attachment style, and marital quality. Additionally, a direct relationship was observed between secure attachment style and marital quality. Improving marital relationship quality requires attention to attachment styles, communication beliefs, and maladaptive schemas, and family practitioners should pay special attention to these factors.