Marital Communication: Its Roles in Conflict and Satisfaction Among Young Adults

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of marital communication on marital satisfaction and conflict among young adults. The sample consists of 120 young adults (20 to 30 years), each with 5 to 10 years of marriage. Data were collected using the Interpersonal Communication Inventory by Bienvenu (1971), the Relationship Satisfaction Scale by D. Burns (1988), and the Conflict Tactics Scale 2S Short Form by Straus (2004). Statistical analyses, including correlation and regression, were performed using SPSS 25. Results indicated a significant positive relationship between marital communication and marital satisfaction and a significant negative relationship between marital communication and marital conflict. Regression analysis showed that marital communication impacts marital conflict, which in turn affects marital satisfaction. Overall, higher levels of marital communication correlate with lower conflict and greater satisfaction in marriage.