Journal of Counseling Research

Aim: The main aim of the present study was to develop a causal model of marital stability based on self-differentiation with the mediating role of conflict management. ▌Method: This study employed a correlational design. The sample consisted of 200 married women selected through cluster sampling from among the parents of students attending first-level secondary schools in District One of Kermanshah. Participants completed the Conflict Management Questionnaire (ENRICH; 1982), the Self-Differentiation Questionnaire (Skowron & Smith, 2003), and the Marital Stability Questionnaire (Edwards et al., 1987). The collected data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares (PLS) software, and structural equation modeling with path analysis was applied to examine the relationships among the research variables. ▌Finding: This study employed a correlational design. The sample consisted of 200 married women selected through cluster sampling from among the parents of students attending first-level secondary schools in District One of Kermanshah. Participants completed the Conflict Management Questionnaire (ENRICH; 1982), the Self-Differentiation Questionnaire (Skowron & Smith, 2003), and the Marital Stability Questionnaire (Edwards et al., 1987). The collected data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares (PLS) software, and structural equation modeling with path analysis was applied to examine the relationships among the research variables. ▌Conclusion: Individuals with higher levels of self-differentiation manage marital conflicts more effectively, as they possess greater emotional regulation abilities and have achieved higher levels of personal growth. This enables them to engage in more constructive interactions with their spouses and to manage their behaviors more effectively, ultimately leading to greater marital stability and satisfaction.