Structural Equation Modeling of Marital Boredom Based on Resilience through Emotional Self-Regulation

Background: Marital boredom is one of the variables affecting the rate of marital conflict resolution and is directly or indirectly affected by various factors. Objectives: This study aimed to develop a causal model of marital boredom based on the degree of differentiation and resilience mediated by couples’ emotional self-regulation. Methods: The statistical population in this correlational study with structural equation modeling included all couples with marital conflict who were referred to the counseling centers of Gachsaran, Iran, in 2019. The data collection was performed using the resilience questionnaire, the scale of marital boredom, and the questionnaire of marital conflict. Data were analyzed using Smart PLS and SPSS software (version 22) through Pearson correlation coefficient and structural equation modeling. A p-value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant in this study. Results: The results showed that the direct path coefficient between resilience with emotional self-regulation was positive and significant (P 0.001, β=0.63). Furthermore, the path coefficients between resilience and marital boredom (P=0.009, β=-0.15), and emotional self-regulation with marital boredom (P 0.001, β=-0.48) were significant and negative. The adjusted goodness of fit index (AGFI) and the root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) of 0.93 and 0.061 indicated that the emotional atmosphere of the family played a mediating role in the relationship between the variables of life expectancy and academic performance. Conclusion: Based on the obtained results, marital boredom and its components including resilience and emotional self-regulation have a significant effect on resolving marital conflict.