Author/Authors :
Rajabi Gholamreza نويسنده Department of Counseling, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran. Rajabi Gholamreza , Jelodari Arash نويسنده Department of Counseling, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran. Jelodari Arash , Momeni Javid Mehravar نويسنده Ph.D. in Counseling, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
Abstract :
[Background]A fundamental assumption for most romantic relationships is that of exclusivity, the belief that both partners are emotionally and sexually committed to each other solely.[Objectives]This study attempted to examine the predictors of marital commitment by need-fulfillment and self-expansion among married students.[Methods]A convenience-voluntary sample of 194 married-students took part in the study. They completed need-fulfillment measure, self-expansion questionnaire, and marital commitment inventory. The data were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient and regression analysis by SPSS-PC (v.21).[Results]Pearson correlation coefficients showed significant correlations between all the study variables. Multiple regression analysis revealed that need-fulfillment and self-expansion were predictors of marital commitment.[Conclusions]Loyalty to spouse and family values, and the actualization of one’s potential gifts will lead to marital commitment.
