Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

• Mohammad Oraki ¹
• Chiman Jamali
• Mehran Farajollahi ²
• Ali Karimi Firouzjaei ²

¹ Associate Professor of Psychology, Payame Noor University

² Associate Professor, Department of Educational Sciences, Payame Noor University

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine   the effects of relationship enrichment on the rate of compatibility of married students. Method: The study was a quasi- experimental study with pre-test and post-test design. The statistical population comprised of 30 university student couples of Payame-Noor University of Uromieh. The couples were randomly divided into control (15 couples) and experimental groups (15 couples). The independent variable was relationship enrichment that was tested on experimental group in 10 sessions. The control group was not exposed to any variable. The research instrument was marital adjustment questionnaire. Results: the results showed that relationship enrichment is effective for couples’ compatibility, the aspects of which include: marital satisfaction, marital solidarity, couples agreement, and expression of love. Conclusion: Relationship enrichment increases the marital compatibility.

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Keywords

• couples relationship
• relationship enrichment
• marital compatibility