Relationship between perfectionism and marital satisfaction among graduate students

• Main Authors: Mee, Foo Fatt, Hassan, Siti Aishah, Baba, Maznah, Talib, Mansor Abu, Zakaria, Noor Syamilah
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Contemporary Research Center 2015
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/46133/1/Relationship%20between%20perfectionism%20.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/46133/; https://www.ijern.com/August-2015.php

This study aimed to examine the relationship between self-perfectionism, dyadic perfectionism, and marital satisfaction among graduate students. Respondents were recruited based on purposive sampling. A total of 30 graduate students participated in the study. The result shows that dyadic perfectionism is significantly correlated with marital satisfaction in a negative direction. Respondents who hold high standard and high discrepancy to their partner tend to be less satisfied in their marriage. Implication to counselling service is discussed.