The Role of Irrational Beliefs of Girls in Choosing a Spouse

The present study was conducted with the aim of predicting the criteria for choosing a spouse based on irrational beliefs and differentiation of single girls aged 25-35.

The method of the present research was practical and descriptive in terms of the nature of the correlation type data. The statistical population of the present study included single girls in Karaj city, who were selected from among the people according to the entry and exit criteria. Sample size was calculated 134 people using available sampling and based on the sample size formula M>20 + 5M Tabacheng and Fidel (2007). The participants completed the scales of prioritization of mate selection criteria (Refahi et al., 2017), Idelson and Epstein communication beliefs (RBI), and self-differentiation questionnaire (DSI-SH). Pearson's correlation test and stepwise multiple regression analysis were used to analyze the data.

The results showed that there is a negative relationship between irrational beliefs and mate selection criteria (content) and a positive relationship between differentiation and mate selection criteria. Among the analysed variables, differentiation predicts mate selection criteria.

The National Youth Organization, psychologists and counselors in the field of marriage and family can help clients to make a more accurate and less risky choice and avoid inefficient and irrational choices.