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Effective Factors in Marital Satisfaction in Perspective of Iranian Women and Men: A systematic review

Authors :
Farzaneh Zaheri
Mahrokh Dolatian
Mohammad Shariati
Masoomeh Simbar
Abbas Ebadi
Seyede Batool Hasanpoor Azghadi
Source :
Electronic Physician, Vol 8, Iss 12, Pp 3369-3377 (2016)
Publication Year :
2016
Publisher :
Electronic Physician, 2016.

Abstract

Introduction: One of the most important factors and determinants of mental health, emotional stability of couples and successful marriage is marital satisfaction, a state that in most cases, males and females are satisfied with each other and their marriage. This review was conducted to survey the effective factors on marital satisfaction in view of Iranian men and women. Methods: This systematic review surveys published articles from 2005 to 2015. First, scientific databases such as Pubmed/Medline, Scopus, Elsevier, Cochran library, Springer, Scientific Information Database (SID), IranMedex, Magiran and Medlib were searched using relevant key words and phrases. All published peerreviewed articles studied exploring associations between marital satisfaction and effective factors were considered for inclusion. Results: According to results, the spiritual and religious, sexual and interpersonal factors, communication and interaction factors and mental health had positive impact on marital satisfaction in the vast majority of studies. Also in most articles, impact of some socio-demographic factors such as occupation, length of marriage, age, Number of children, economic factor and income had been emphasized. Conclusion: In mate selection, it is necessary to note various criteria, including religious matters, moral, mental health, communication skills and sexual factor and action through education, counseling and treatment if there is problem.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20085842
Volume :
8
Issue :
12
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Electronic Physician
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.3b8805154aaa43d8912d5b73fc58b824
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.19082/3369