Emotional Distress, Communication Patterns and Relationship Dissatisfaction among Married Couples

Abstract

The purpose of the present study was to measure the relationship between the effects of emotional distress, communication patterns, and relationship dissatisfaction among married people. After the review of the literature, the following hypotheses were formulated. i. There would be a significant difference that prevailed between the effects of emotional distress, communication patterns, and relationship dissatisfaction among married people. ii. Emotional Distress would predict significant differences in communication patterns and relationship dissatisfaction among married people. iii. Communication patterns have a significant impact on relationship dissatisfaction among married people. iv. There would be a significant relationship between emotional distress, communication patterns, and relationship dissatisfaction among married people.  In the current study total of 200 students will be included 100 females and 100 males. To calculate the data following psychological measures be used, the Communication Patterns Questionnaire, The Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10), and Relationship Assessment Scale. The results show that there is a significant relationship between emotional distress, communication patterns, and relationship dissatisfaction among married people. Results will be analyzed through SPSS’s latest version by Regression, T-test, and Pearson Correlation.