Borj Khanlou S, Niusha B, Bayat M R.
(2026). The mediating role of perceived stress in the relationship between self-compassion and marital stability in women affected by infidelity. Rooyesh. 14(12), 261-268.
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1- Department of Psychology, Ar.C., Islamic Azad University, Arak, Iran.
2- Department of Psychology, Sav.C., Islamic Azad University, Saveh, Iran. , Beheshteh_niusha@yahoo.com
3- Department of Psychology, And.C., Islamic Azad University, Andimeshk, Iran.
Abstract: (121 Views)
The aim of the present study was to investigate the mediating role of perceived stress in the relationship between self-compassion and marital stability in women affected by infidelity. The research method was a descriptive-correlational structural modeling study. The statistical population included women affected by marital infidelity who referred to psychiatric centers in Saveh in 2023-2024, of which 370 people were selected as samples through purposive sampling. The research instruments included the Perceived Stress Questionnaire (PSS) by Cohen et al. (1983), the Marital Stability Index (MII) by Edward et al. (1987), and the Self-Compassion Scale-Long Form (SCS-LF) by Neff (2003). Structural equation analysis was used to analyze the data. The results indicated a favorable fit of the research model. The results indicated a significant direct effect of self-compassion on perceived stress (P=0.004) and marital stability (P=0.001) and also a direct effect of perceived stress on marital stability (P=0.04). The results also indicated an indirect effect of self-compassion on marital stability mediated by perceived stress (P=0.02). These results indicate that perceived stress, considering the role of self-compassion, can explain marital stability in women affected by infidelity.
Type of Article:
Research |
Subject:
General Psychology Received: 2025/05/2 | Accepted: 2025/05/10 | ePublished: 2026/03/1