Issued Date: 15 February 2025
Published Date: 18 February 2025
Author Affiliations: Nawaz Marker
Abstract:
Marital satisfaction is influenced by various interpersonal dynamics, including relationships with extended family members. This study examined the impact of non-rapport with the mother-in-law on marital satisfaction and explored negative emotional states as a potential mediator. A sample of 108 married women completed standardized measures, including the Conflict Scale to assess non-rapport with the mother-in-law, the Marital Satisfaction Inventory – Brief Form (MSI-B) to measure marital satisfaction, and the Emotion State Questionnaire (EST-Q) to measure negative emotional states. Pearson’s product-moment correlation analysis was conducted to examine the relationship between non-rapport with mother-in-law and marital satisfaction, and a series of regression analyses were conducted to examine the mediating influence of negative emotional state of the daughter-in-law. The findings revealed a significant negative association between non-rapport with the mother-in-law and marital satisfaction. However, the mediating role of negative emotional states was not supported. These findings highlight the complex influence of extended family relationships on marriage. Future research should further explore these dynamics and identify interventions to support marital satisfaction by working on the dyad’s individual relationships with other family members.
Keywords:
Marital Satisfaction · Relationship · Mother-in-Law · Emotions · Non-rapport
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