A study on the relationship between differentiation of self, marital satisfaction and mental health

Abstract

This study examined the relationship between mental health and differentiation of self and marital satisfaction in married individuals (N=143). Results indicated that differentiation of self would positively affect marital satisfaction and mental health. And marital satisfaction and mental health was shown to have positive relationship, marital satisfaction would positively affect mental health. The result suggested the marital satisfaction as a stronger predictor of mental health.