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Samiei A, Saberi H, Mirhashemi M. (2025). Structural Equation Modeling of Marital Satisfaction Based on Early Maladaptive Schemas with the Mediating Role of Self-Compassion. IEEPJ. 7(4), 1-10.
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Structural Equation Modeling of Marital Satisfaction Based on Early Maladaptive Schemas with the Mediating Role of Self-Compassion
Avirin Samiei1 , Hayede Saberi *2 , Malek Mirhashemi3
1- PhD Student, Department of Psychology, Roudehen Branch, Islamic Azad University, Roudehen, Iran
2- Department of Psychology, Roudehen Branch, Islamic Azad University, Roudehen, Iran , hayedesaberi@yahoo.com
3- Department of Psychology, Roudehen Branch, Islamic Azad University, Roudehen, Iran
Abstract:   (1242 Views)

Objective: The present study aimed to develop and test a structural equation model (SEM) of marital satisfaction based on early maladaptive schemas, with self-compassion serving as a mediating variable.

Methods: This applied study employed a descriptive–correlational design, specifically structural equation modeling. Data were collected using three standardized instruments: the ENRICH Marital Satisfaction Questionnaire (Enrich, 1987), the Young Schema Questionnaire (Young, 1998), and the Self-Compassion Scale (2023). Inferential statistical analyses were conducted using AMOS software to evaluate the proposed structural model.

Results: The findings indicated that the structural model of marital satisfaction based on early maladaptive schemas, mediated by self-compassion, demonstrated acceptable goodness-of-fit indices. The results support the mediating role of self-compassion in the relationship between early maladaptive schemas and marital satisfaction.

Conclusions: Overall, the proposed model showed satisfactory fit, suggesting that self-compassion meaningfully mediates the impact of early maladaptive schemas on marital satisfaction. These findings highlight the importance of addressing maladaptive schemas and cultivating self-compassion in therapeutic and educational interventions designed to enhance marital well-being.

Keywords: Marital satisfaction, Early maladaptive schemas, Self-compassion
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Type of Study: Original | Subject: Evolutionary Psychology
Received: 2025/06/10 | Accepted: 2025/08/15 | Published: 2025/12/1
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