Marital Adjustment, Assertiveness and Psychological Well-being among Married Women

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Page: 42-46

G. Kavya and R. Nithya (Department of Psychology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu)

A happy marriage is often seen as a journey of shared experiences and mutual adjustments. It is a source of life satisfaction and contributes to well-being. Marriage is not a destination but an ongoing process that requires both partners to evolve together. In this journey, women often juggle multiple roles, balancing the psychological demands of their interactions within and outside the household. The present study explores the marital adjustment, assertiveness, and psychological well-being of married women, focusing on the influence of their educational level and geographic location. The study sample consists of 100 married women. Standardized instruments such as the Marital Adjustment Test (Locke & Wallace), Rathu’s Assertiveness Schedule, and Ryff’s Psychological Well-being Scale were utilized to collect the data. The statistical techniques used include correlation analysis and independent t-test. The findings reveal significant relationships between assertiveness and psychological well-being, as well as between psychological well-being and marital adjustment, highlighting the complex dynamics of marriage. Higher educational attainment positively influenced marital adjustment, though it did not significantly impact assertiveness and psychological well-being. Additionally, geographic location was not found to have a significant outcome on marital adjustment, assertiveness, or psychological well-being.