Rooyesh-e- Ravanshenasi Journal(RRJ)

This study aimed to examine the relationship between problem-solving skills and marital satisfaction, considering the moderating role of spiritual vitality among couples. The present study is an applied research and methodologically falls under the category of correlational studies. The study population comprised all couples in Tehran in 2024, from which 100 individuals (50 couples) were selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using three standardized questionnaires: Problem-Solving Skills (PSI, Heppner & Petersen, 1982), ENRICH Marital Satisfaction (ENRICH, Fowers & Olson, 1989), and Spiritual Well-Being (SV, Afrooz, 2016). Data were analyzed using hierarchical regression analysis. The results of Pearson correlation revealed a significant positive relationship between problem-solving skills (p <0/01) and spiritual well-being (p <0/05) with marital satisfaction. However, the results of multiple regression analysis, including the interaction term between problem-solving skills and spiritual well-being, showed that although the overall model was significant, neither problem-solving skills nor their interaction with spiritual well-being significantly predicted marital satisfaction. These findings indicate a positive correlation between the studied variables and marital satisfaction, but suggest that their interactive effects require further investigation.