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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 Rezaeisharif2 , Maryam Ghahramanloo2 , Ali Ghorbaninejad *3
1- Professor, Department of Counseling, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran
2- Ph.D. student of 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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This study aimed to examine the relationship between fulfilling basic psychological needs and marital quality with marital satisfaction, focusing on the mediating role of couple flourishing. The research was descriptive and correlational. The statistical population consisted of approximately 4,500 teachers working in Zanjan during the 2023-2024 academic year, from which 250 participants were selected via convenience sampling. Data collection tools included the Basic Psychological Needs in Relationships Scale (La Guardia et al., 2000), the ENRICH Marital Satisfaction Scale (Olson et al., 1989), the Quality of Marriage Index (Busby et al., 1995), and the Couple Flourishing Scale (Sanri et al., 2021). Path analysis was used for data analysis. Results revealed that dimensions of basic psychological needs, including autonomy (0.18), competence (0.25), and relatedness (0.23), had significant direct effects on marital satisfaction (p < 0.01). Similarly, dimensions of marital quality, such as agreement (0.28), satisfaction (0.34), and cohesion (0.32), also showed significant direct effects on marital satisfaction. The regression coefficient for the direct effect of couple flourishing on marital satisfaction was (0.42), all significant at p < 0.01. Mediational analysis confirmed that couple flourishing indirectly mediated the effects of basic psychological needs and marital quality on marital satisfaction. The findings support a well-fitting model for the mediating role of couple flourishing in the relationship between basic psychological needs, marital quality, and marital satisfaction among teachers. In conclusion, psychological well-being, the fulfillment of essential needs, and personality traits significantly affect marital satisfaction. Couples who meet their basic psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness experience flourishing relationships, leading to greater satisfaction with their marital life.
Keywords: Basic psychological needs, Marital quality, Marital satisfaction, Mediating role, Couple flourishing
     
Type of Study: Research | Subject: Special
Received: 2024/11/28 | Revised: 2025/12/31 | Accepted: 2026/01/3 | ePublished ahead of print: 2026/01/5
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