THE RELATION BETWEEN MARITAL BELIEFS AND MARITAL COMPATIBILITY AMONG MARRIED COUPLES IN PALESTINE: A PREDICTIVE STUDY

Abstract

Objective: The study aims is to investigate how traditional and modern views on marriage shape how well married couples adjust in Palestine.

Method: A correlational design was chosen and the sample includes 116 married participants who came from various backgrounds. 2 questionnaires were created and verified: the beliefs about marriage scale and the marital compatibility scale.

Results: Analyses showed that the two scales were both reliable and measured the intended concepts. Studies revealed that the strength of beliefs in emotional security, clear communication and empathy had a major influence on a couple’s compatibility. Although traditional beliefs about family and religion stayed strong, women’s empowerment and openness became important factors too. Based on the findings, introducing belief-based therapy can help couples have healthier marriages.

Conclusion: The findings stress the importance of teaching couples about marriage in a way that respects traditions and modern relationship views in Palestinian communities.