The study of the relationship between addiction to social networks and marital satisfaction: A cross-sectional study in Kerman, Iran

Background: along with the increase in the use of social networks, the relationship between couples has undergone fundamental changes compared to the past. so that the bedroom or living room in a house is no longer considered a private place. this research aimed to study the relationship between addiction to social networks and marital satisfaction in iran.methods: the current study was cross sectional. the study population included 185124 married women in kerman, iran. using an available sampling method, 401 participants were selected. the study instruments included: the enrich marital satisfaction scale and addiction to mobile-based social networks questionnaire. the collected information was analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics. results: the results showed that 41.1% of the respondents entered the virtual space and connected to social networks while spending time with the family. among the respondents, 62.8% use smartphones to connect to social networks in cyberspace. findings showed that there is a significant and negative relationship between using social networks and marital satisfaction (r = -0/51, p<0/05). components such as time management, personal performance and self-control, and social relationships had a significant effect on marital satisfaction (p<0/05). also, demographic variables (duration of marriage and age difference between couples) were effective on marital satisfaction. conclusion: the findings showed that there was a significant and negative relationship between the use of social networks and marital satisfaction. components such as time management, personal performance and self-control, and social relations had a significant effect on marital satisfaction.