Romantic Jealousy and Partner Responsiveness as Predictors of Marital Conflict

Abstract

The present study examined the relationship among romantic jealousy, partner responsiveness and marital conflict in married men and women. A cross-sectional study was conducted on the sample of married men and women (N=200; n=100 men and n=100 women) between the age range of 20 to 50 years (M= 36.35, SD= 6.90). The Multidimensional Jealousy Scale (MJS). Pfeiffer and Wong (1989), Partner Responsiveness Scale by Reis (2006) and Marital Conflict Scale by Braiker and Kelley (1979) were used as assessment measures. Correlation analysis, regression analysis and independent sample t-test was used for hypothesis testing. Results revealed romantic jealousy and partner responsiveness predicted marital conflict and possible demographics have significant difference in marital conflict among married men and women. Our preliminary findings may point to useful application in the field of clinical, counselling as well as health and social psychology, helping to understand the concern of clients regarding psycho education, longevity, well-being and conflict resolution in married men and women.