Prediction of Marital Intimacy based on the Quality of Thematic Relationships and Expression of Positive Emotion in Women
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The present research is on the prediction of marital intimacy based on the quality of thematic relationships and expression of positive emotion in women. A descriptive-correlational method was used for this purpose. The statistical population of the present research consisted of all women referring to counseling centers in Hamedan in 2019, and 290 people were selected as the sample based on the available sampling method. The research means included King and Emmons Emotion Expression Questionnaire (1990), Bell Thematic Relationships Questionnaire (1995), and Bagarozi Marital Intimacy Questionnaire (2001). Data were analyzed using a simple regression statistical test using the SPSS21 software test. Results: Results showed that positive emotion expression and thematic relationships can be predicted based on couple intimacy. There was a positive and significant relationship between marital intimacy and thematic relationships and a direct and significant relationship between marital intimacy and positive emotional expression. Conclusion: Based on the findings, it can be concluded that marital intimacy can predict thematic relationships and positive emotional - expression.