Author: Ayesha Siddiqua
Supervisor: Ms. Omama Tariq
Degree: BS
Year: 2009-2013
University: Institute of Applied Psychology, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan
Abstract
The present research was conducted to find out relationship between interpersonal communication and marital adjustment in couples living in nuclear and joint families. It was hypothesized that there is likely to be relationship between interpersonal communication and marital adjustment in couples living in nuclear and joint families. Between group design and purposive sampling technique was used. The sample comprised of (N = 100) couples (50 from nuclear and 50 from joint family). Relational Communication Scale (Burgoon & Hale, 1984) and Marital Adjustment Scale (Arshad, 2008) was used to assess interpersonal communication and marital adjustment in married couples. Pearson Product-Moment Correlation, Independent sample t-test, and hierarchical regression were used to analyze data. Significant correlation was found between interpersonal communication and marital adjustment in couples living in nuclear and joint families. Results showed significant relationship between facets of studied variables. It was also found that interpersonal communication predicts marital adjustment in couples living in nuclear and joint families. Findings revealed that facets of interpersonal communication i.e., intimacy and composure are significant predictors of marital adjustment. Significant differences were found in interpersonal communication and marital adjustment in couples living in nuclear and joint families. There were no significant gender differences in interpersonal communication and marital adjustment in couples. Findings of the study can be used by psychologists, counselors and future researchers.
Keywords: Interpersonal Communication, Marital Adjustment, Family System.
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Corresponding Address: Department of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. Email: chairperson@appsy.pu.edu.pk, Phone: 92-42-9231245
