Screen Time vs. Quality Time: Examining the Relationship between Multi-screen Addiction and Marital Relationship Quality through the Lens of maintenance-oriented relationship commitment

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1 PhD Student in Counseling, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran.

2 Department of Counselling, Faculty of Psychology, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran

3 professor of counseling, Faculty of educational and psychology,Kharazmi university, Tehran, Iran.

10.22098/jfrs.2024.15064.1190

Abstract

Objective: The present study aimed to investigate the predictive model of marital relationship quality based on multi-screen addiction with the mediating role of maintenance-oriented relationship commitment in married individuals.

Methods: The current research method was applied in terms of purpose, descriptive in terms of data collection, and correlational based on the analysis process. The statistical population was the married teachers of Zanjan province in 2023, and 402 teachers participated in this research through convenience sampling. Data collection tools included the Relationship Quality Questionnaire (RQ) by Chonody et al. (2016), the maintenance-oriented relationship commitment Scale (MORC) by Shabi et al. (2015), and the Multiple screen Addiction Scale (MSAS) by Saritepeci (2021). Data analysis was conducted using Pearson correlation tests, confirmatory and exploratory factor analyses, and structural equation modelling with SPSS 27 and AMOS 26 software.

Results: According to the Pearson correlation matrix, there was a significant positive relationship between MORC and RQ (r=0.593, P<0.01), as well as between MSA and RQ (r=-0.237, P<0.01). Structural equation modelling also indicated a good fit of the research conceptual model with the data (RMSEA=0.074).

Conclusion: It can be concluded that maintenance-oriented relationship commitment mediates the relationship between multi-screen addiction and marital relationship quality.

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Journal of Family Relations Studies

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 30 August 2024

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  • Receive Date: 14 May 2024
  • Revise Date: 25 August 2024
  • Accept Date: 30 August 2024

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