Abstract
The current phenomenological study explored marital experiences of Pakistani
couples to investigate the factors leading to a flourishing marital life. The data
was collected using semi-structured interviews that were digitally recorded and
transcribed. The sample included 14 couples who were married for more than
ten years. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis was applied to explore the
qualitative data. Two major clusters emerged from the couples’ descriptions of
their marital flourishing: Personality Cluster and Relationship Cluster. The
clusters was further divided that included: Commitment and Loyalty, Respect,
Patterns of Communication, Degree of closeness and intimacy with the partner,
Spousal support and encouragement, Interactional Styles during Conflict, Self
Compassion, Ability to regulate Emotional Reactions, Capitalizing on Positive
Events, Humor, Expressing love for the partner. Study has implications for
Family Research Analysts working at Mental Health Solace and Pakistan
Council on Family Relations. Counselors working with couples and positive
psychologists can also benefit from present research.
Dr. Samar Fahd, Dr. Rubina Hanif, Dr. Sabiha Iqbal, Dr. Fatima Khurram. (2020) EXPLORATION OF MARITAL FLOURISHING: A QUALITATIVE STUDY OF MARRIED COUPLES, International Journal of Management Research and Emerging Sciences, Volume 10, Issue 2.
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