Investigating the Factors Affecting Marital Burnout of Couples in Tehran

This study aimed to identify the factors affecting marital burnout.

The method of this research was descriptive-correlational. The statistical population included all married men and women living in Tehran. Multi-stage cluster sampling method was used to select the sample. The sample size was 500 people. The questionnaires used included a 70-item questionnaire developed by the researcher to assess the effective factors and a 21-item questionnaire on marital burnout. To analyze the data from descriptive statistical methods including tables of frequency, mean and standard deviation. Inferential statistics such as Pearson correlation coefficient, multiple linear regression, confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling were used with SPSS and AMOA software.

The findings showed that communication traits, personality traits and living conditions predict marital burnout. Components of communication traits (emotional relationship, sex and support and care), components of personality traits (responsibility, self-confidence). And emotional expression), components of living conditions (job and financial conditions and marriage style) are predictors of marital burnout.

The results of confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling showed that all extracted factors have a suitable factor load and the conceptual model has a logical and acceptable fit.