Socio-Cultural Strategy

Socio-Cultural Strategy

Investigating the factors of marital conflicts in a spousal relationship from the perspective of the Holy Quran

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 Ph.D student counseling , Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
2 Associate Professor, Department of Health psychology, Tehran University, Tehran, Iran (Corresponding author).
3 Associate Professor, psychology faculty, education Department ,Islamic Azad university - Central Branch, Tehran, Iran.
4 professor assistant psychology faculty,education Department,Islamic Azad university - Central Branch, Tehran, Iran.
5 Department of psychology, women research center, Alzahra university, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
This study, adopting a Qur’anic approach, investigates the factors influencing marital conflicts within spousal relationships. Its primary aim is to present a theoretical framework based on the Holy Qur’an for identifying and analyzing the roots of marital discord, thereby contributing to family stability and supporting population policies. Using an analytical-reflective method and contemplative interpretation of Qur’anic verses, the research identifies and categorizes key factors contributing to marital conflict. Following a conceptual definition of conflict, eight major categories of factors are extracted and their interrelations mapped.
Findings indicate that deficiencies in fulfilling gender roles and ensuring mutual rights between spouses—fundamental elements for establishing healthy relationships—create structural weaknesses in marital dynamics and lead to serious conflicts across various aspects of shared life. Additionally, negative personality traits and harmful beliefs (as foundational tension-amplifying factors), skill deficits (as behavioral factors), dysfunctional social relations, financial issues, and sexual disorders (as contextual factors) play significant roles in the emergence and persistence of marital discord.
The proposed Qur’anic framework begins with the formation of gender identity and, through the clarification of male and female roles in interpersonal relations, seeks to trace and prevent marital conflicts. A deep understanding of these factors and the Qur’anic strategies associated with them provides policymakers in the fields of family and population with powerful tools for designing effective interventions, premarital and marital educational programs, and ultimately enhancing family resilience, reducing divorce rates, and improving family and population health indicators.
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Volume 14, Issue 4 - Serial Number 58
Autumn 2025
Pages 1435-1470

  • Receive Date 03 March 2025
  • Revise Date 18 August 2025
  • Accept Date 01 September 2025