The prediction of Marital adjustment based on Psychological capital (Hope, Optimism, Resilience and Self-efficacy)

This study aimed to predict marital adjustment based on psychological capital (hope, optimism, resilience, and self-efficacy) in a sample of married students. This descriptive- correlational study was performed on married students Islamic Azad University, Tehran South Branch in the 2017 year. The sample consisted of 270 students (183 women and 87 men) who were selected through multistage cluster sampling method, based on the formula of Chow. Data collection tools were Luthans et al Psychological Capital Questionnaire (2007), and the Busby et al Revised Dyadic Adjustment Scale (1995). Data analysis was done using Pearson correlation and stepwise linear regression tests.The results of Pearson correlation coefficients showed that marital adjustment with variables hope (r = 0/322), optimism (r = 0/191), resiliency (r = 0/366) and self efficacy (r = 0/268) were positive correlation And significant (P <0/01). The results of the regression analysis showed that the components of resilience, hope, and self-efficacy were able to predict 22% of variance changes in marital adjustment. The total results of this study support the importance of the components of psychological capital in the marital adjustment of married students. Accordingly suggested that, the family therapists have specific attention to the psychological capital of couples in implementing interventions.