Comparison of marital conflict resolution style, psychological well-being and anger control between infertile athletes and non-athletes in Tehran

Amjad, Azar; Hematirad, Giti; Shokrgozar, Alireza

doi:10.22051/jwsps.2023.43968.2752

Comparison of marital conflict resolution style, psychological well-being and anger control between infertile athletes and non-athletes in Tehran

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

¹ Master of Science in General Psychology, Islamic Azad University, Electronic Branch, Tehran, Iran. azar.amjad@gmail.com. (Corresponding Author)

² Academic faculty member of Payam Noor University, Tehran, Iran.

³ Member of the academic staff of Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch, Iran.

10.22051/jwsps.2023.43968.2752

Abstract

The present study was conducted with the aim of comparing marital conflict resolution, psychological well-being and anger control between infertile sportswomen and non-athletes. The research method was post-event and causal-comparative. The statistical population includes was infertile women referring to 5 infertility clinics in Tehran. Based on the entry criteria, 220 people (110 infertile athletes and 110 infertile non-athletes) were selected Targeted and available. Rahim Form's conflict resolution style questionnaire (1983), Rief's psychological well-being questionnaire (1989) and Spielberger's anger questionnaire (1999) were used. Data analysis was done with the help of SPSS 22 software and using the MANOVA analysis of variance (MANOVA) test. The results showed that there is a significant difference between two groups of infertile women, athletes and non-athletes, in marital conflict resolution style, psychological well-being and anger control. In this way, the score of marital conflict resolution style, psychological well-being and external anger control of the group of infertile female athletes is significantly higher than that of infertile non-athletic women. According to the results, it is suggested to create a suitable environment for exercise and physical activity along with comprehensive planning in therapeutic, supportive and palliative care for infertile women.

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