In the current study Marital Adjustment Questionnaire (MAQ) built by Dr. Pramod Kumar and Dr. Kanchana Rohatgi was utilized. The questionnaire comprises 25 profoundly separating ‘Yes – No’ type items. A ‘yes’ response is assigned a score of 1 apart from items 4, 10 and 19 during which case reverse is applicable. This tool is meant for married couples with an age range from 28-60 years. The reliability of the test was determined by the split half method by applying the Spearman-Brown formula and by the test-retest technique which was found .70 and .84. The test was found valid by comparing with Singh’s Marital Adjustment Inventory.
Author(s) Details:
Raksha Singh
School of Humanities & Social Sciences, Babu Banarasidas University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Recent Global Research Developments in Exploring Marital Adjustment Dimensions in Single-Working and Dual-Working Couples
Marital Adjustment is a multidimensional indicator of the quality of a marital relationship. It reflects how well partners adapt to each other’s needs, communicate, and maintain satisfaction within their marriage. Here are some insights from recent research:
Study Overview:
- The study you mentioned [1] aimed to examine the gender differences in marital adjustment and subjective well-being among single and dual earner couples aged between 25 and 45 years.
- The sample included:
- Working couples (100; male = 50, female = 50)
- Single earner couples (100; working male = 50, non-working female = 50)
Marital Adjustment Scores:
- Findings demonstrated that single working couples tend to have better marital adjustment than dual working couples.
- The Marital Adjustment Questionnaire (MAQ), constructed and standardized by Dr. Pramod Kumar and Dr. Kanchana Rohatgi, was used to measure marital adjustment levels.
Gender Differences:
- Gender plays a significant role:
- Well-adjusted couples experience higher quality of life, leading to satisfaction, happiness, and peace of mind in their relationship.
- Conflict between individual needs and environmental demands can impact marital adjustment.
Definition of Marital Adjustment:
Sinha and Mukerjee (1990) defined marital adjustment as the overall feeling of happiness and satisfaction between spouses regarding their marriage and each
References
- Beegam, H., Muqthar, M., Wani, M. A., & Singh, B. (2017). Marital adjustment among single and dual working couples. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 4(3), 23-29.
- Mukerji, I. Marital Adjustment And quality Of Life Among Single Career And Dual Career Married couples.
- Beegam, H., Muqthar, M., Wani, M. A., & Singh, B. (2017). Marital adjustment among single and dual working couples. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 4(3), 23-29.
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