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The Relationship between Fulfillment of Basic Psychological Needs and Marital Quality with Marital Satisfaction: The Mediating Role of Couple Flourishing
Ali Sheikholslamy1 , ALI Rezaeisharif1 , Maryam Ghahramanloo2 , Ali Ghorbaninejad *3
1- Professor, Department of Counseling, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran
2- Ph.D. Student in Counseling, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran
3- Ph.D. student of Counseling, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran , alighorbaninejad@atu.ac.ir
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The present study aimed to examine the mediating role of couple flourishing in the relationship between the satisfaction of basic psychological needs and marital relationship quality with marital satisfaction. This study employed a descriptive, correlational design. The statistical population consisted of employed teachers in Zanjan during the 2023–2024 academic year, from whom 250 participants were selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using the Basic Psychological Needs in Relationships Scale (La Guardia et al., 2000), the ENRICH Marital Satisfaction Scale (Olson et al., 1989), the Marital Relationship Quality Scale (Busby et al., 1995), and the Couple Flourishing Scale (Sanner et al., 2021). Data analysis was conducted using path analysis. The results indicated that the dimensions of basic psychological needs had a significant direct effect on marital satisfaction (p < .01). The dimensions of marital relationship quality also showed a direct effect on marital satisfaction. Furthermore, couple flourishing had a significant direct effect on marital satisfaction (p < .01). The mediating analysis revealed that couple flourishing mediated the indirect effects of basic psychological needs and marital relationship quality on marital satisfaction. Overall, the proposed model demonstrated a good fit. In conclusion, mental health, satisfaction of basic needs, and personal characteristics play important roles in marital satisfaction. Marital relationship quality is significantly associated with marital satisfaction, and couples, through fulfilling their needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness, achieve flourishing, which enhances satisfaction with married life.
Article number: 7
Keywords: Basic Psychological Needs, Marital Quality, Marital Satisfaction, Couple Flourishing
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Received: 2024/11/28 | Revised: 2025/12/31 | Accepted: 2026/01/3 | ePublished ahead of print: 2026/01/5 | Published: 2025/12/31
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