Examination of the relationship of marriage quality with personality traits and psychological symptoms

This study aimed to examine the relationship among marital quality, personality traits, and psychological symptoms. For this study, 203 married individuals filled out survey forms related to marital quality, personality traits, and psychological symptoms. Additionally, sociodemographic information form was provided for participants to collect data about their personal variables. The study consisted of descriptive, comparative, and correlational analyses for elaborating research questions and hypotheses. Based on the results of the study, marital quality was found as associated with personal variables including education level, spouse's education level and duration of marriage. Besides, neuroticism (tendency of experiencing negative emotions or events) was found as negatively correlated with marital quality, whereas extraversion and openness were found as positively correlated with marital quality. Among psychological symptoms, depression, anxiety, somatic disorders, personality disorders, anger, suicide, and dissociative disorders were found as negatively correlated with marital quality. The findings of the study is prominent in terms of understanding critical psychological factors underlying marital quality. Also, the results can be contributive for further research as well as applications in clinical practice and research.