A Study on Marital Adjustment among the Married Women Residing in Rural and Urban Areas of Sikkim

Abstract

Marital adjustment is a multidimensional concept that is critical to comprehending the dynamics and quality of marital relationships. The purpose of this study is to explore the elements that includes in marital adjustment such as consensus, satisfaction and cohesion. This study has used a quantitative method with a purposive sampling method. A total sample of 100 married women participants from both rural and urban areas of Sikkim was taken. Data were collected by using the scale: Revised Dyadic Adjustment Scale (RDAS) by (Busby et al, 1995) along with socio-demographic datasheet. To analyse data, Pearson correlation analysis, and t-test was employed. The results showed a significant relationship between consensus, satisfaction and cohesion. Findings also showed that there was a significant difference between married women of rural and urban areas on marital adjustment.