Personality dimensions and conflict resolution strategies as predictors of marital satisfaction

Introduction Marriage is one of the vigorously researched topics for last many decades. It is important because it is directly associated with the survival of human race. That is why marriage is a top most concern for the society. To tie in a knot is quite easy but it’s difficult to and maintains a healthy and satisfaction relationship with the partner. This topic covers marital adjustment, maladjustment, marital satisfaction and dissatisfaction. So, many disciplines like sociology, psychology, home science and education are involved in finding out various constructs of marital satisfaction. Definition of Marriage Rosen-Grandon et al., (2004) has outlined, ＂marriage has been delineated as one of the most vital and essential human relationships. It provides the advantage of child rearing for the next generation and form the primary structure for establishing a family relationship＂. Sexton (1992) outlined, ＂Marriage as a legal term describing bound relationship regarding people so as to meet three differing kinds of needs: emotional, sexual and psychological＂. Glenn and Weaver (1979) outlined, ＂Marriage is found to be one in all the strongest correlates of happiness and well being＂. Argyle and Furnham (1983) outlined, ＂Marriage is that the greatest supply of social support for many individuals quite friends or together with emotional and married support and companionship＂. 18 Kennedy, Glares, and Glaser et al. (1990) defined for those who are married, the spouse is involved in and instrumental in a wide range of other satisfaction including sex and leisure. Being in love is the greatest source of positive emotion. Marriage is a very important from health point of view, as it results in better health behavior. Married people drink and smoke less have a better diet and do what the doctor orders. Marital satisfaction Marital satisfaction is linked to the happiness of the partners which is shared with, resolution of conflict and emotional support. Further, one can say that, it is one of the most important features which lead to the overall satisfaction in marital life of the person (Fowers & Olson, 1993, Argyle & Furnham, 1983). It reflects the suitable advantages and outlay of benefits in marriage to a particular person. Similarly, if one perceives greater benefits of marriage, one can achieve greater and more satisfying with in marital life and with the partner (Stone & Shackelford, 2007). The marital relationship is one of the most significant and unique relation among all human relationships. It is not only a mere convention, but also an implicit condition in all human society. The relationship between husband and wife is a very specific context and involves a complex process of adjustment. Thus, one can say that satisfaction with one’s marriage is an important component of well-being (Byadgi, 2011). Definition of marital satisfaction Bhar and Leigh (1978) defined, ＂marital satisfaction as subjective evaluation of the overall quality of marriage. It is a degree to which the needs, desires and expectations are met in,