Relationship between Communication and Marital Satisfaction among Christian Couples: A Case Study of Two Selected Churches in Nairobi County, Kenya
Abstract
There exists high rate of marital dissatisfaction due to marital conflicts, even among church couples. This study sought to examine the relationship between communication and marital satisfaction in Christian married couples in two selected churches in Nairobi County. The study adopted a quantitative research method and used a descriptive study research design. The findings indicated that there was a statistically significant strong positive correlation between marital satisfaction and communication. The study concluded that communication was critical to the quality of a marriage. This implies that the greater the qualities of communication in a marriage, the greater the quality of marital satisfaction. The research recommended that the church should create greater awareness of the importance and significance of constructive conflict resolution as a vehicle for enhancing marital satisfaction among Christian couples.
Keywords: Communication, Marital Satisfaction, Christian Couples
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