The Role of Resilience in Predicting Marital Adjustment and Psychological Well-Being among Married People

Abstract

Resilience is the ability to recover from difficult situations. The study examines its relationship with marital adjustment and psychological well-being. To explore the correlation between resilience, marital adjustment, and psychological well-being in married individuals. A purposive sample of 200 married individuals (male and female) was selected. The following instruments were used: Resilience Scale (Damasio et al., 2011), Ryff's Psychological Well-being Scale (Ansari, 2010), Burgess Marital Adjustment Questionnaire (Kauseer & Khalid, 2003), and a demographic form. Data were analyzed using Pearson product-moment correlation, independent t-tests, and regression analysis. The study found a significant positive correlation between resilience and psychological well-being. Marital adjustment also showed a positive correlation with psychological well-being. However, resilience was negatively correlated with marital adjustment. Independent t-tests showed no significant differences between distinct groups of married individuals. Regression analysis indicated that resilience did not predict marital adjustment but was a significant predictor of psychological well-being. Resilience is a key factor in enhancing psychological well-being but does not predict marital adjustment. This study emphasizes the need for resilience to foster positive perspectives in life. Future research should address the limitations and explore other factors that may influence marital adjustment.