Islamic lifestyle with a focus on health

Islamic lifestyle with a focus on health

Structural Equation Modeling of Marital Conflict Prediction Based on Family Functioning Derived from the McMaster Model with the Mediation of Sexual Awareness among Couples in Shiraz

Document Type : Original Article

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Department of Psychology, Ars. C., Islamic Azad University, Arsanjan, Iran.
Abstract
Introduction: One of the most important models for examining family functioning is the McMaster Family Functioning Model. The present study aimed to perform structural equation modeling (SEM) to predict marital conflicts based on family functioning derived from the McMaster model, while considering sexual awareness as a mediating variable among couples in Shiraz city.
Materials and Methods: This correlational study employed a structural equation modeling design. A total of 300 couples experiencing marital conflict in Shiraz were selected through random sampling. Participants completed the Marital Conflicts Questionnaire (MCQ), the Family Assessment Device (FAD), and the Sexual Awareness Scale. Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM), Pearson correlation coefficient, and regression analysis.
Results: The findings revealed a significant relationship between the subscales of family functioning, marital conflicts, and sexual awareness (P < 0.05).
Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that, beyond the influential factors of family functioning, marital conflicts and sexual awareness act as intermediate variables essential to the improvement and stability of the family system, and should be taken into consideration in family-centered interventions.
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