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Abstract

In recent years, the widespread use of social media platforms has raised questions about their impact on marital relationships. This study examined the relationship between marital satisfaction, social media use, and certain sociodemographic characteristics. This descriptive and cross-sectional study comprised 461 individuals residing in Turkey who had been married for at least one year. Data were collected using the Bergen Social Media Addiction and Marital Satisfaction Scales. Statistical analyses included t-tests, analysis of variance, and multiple linear regression analysis. Social media addiction was high among 16.5% of the participants. Marital satisfaction was higher among males, those who married at age 25 or older, individuals in their first five years of marriage, those with fewer children, those with regular employment and higher income, and those who made their own decision to marry. Regression analysis revealed that age, gender, social media addiction score, and autonomy in the marriage decision were significant marital satisfaction predictors. Social media addiction is negatively associated with marital satisfaction. In addition, factors such as personal autonomy in the marriage decision, age, and gender significantly predict marital satisfaction. These findings indicate that when planning preventive and supportive interventions to enhance marital satisfaction, these variables should be considered.

Bahasa Abstract

Perkembangan penggunaan media sosial secara masif dalam beberapa tahun terakhir menimbulkan pertanyaan mengenai dampaknya terhadap hubungan pernikahan Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan antara kepuasan pernikahan, penggunaan media sosial, serta karakteristik sosiodemografis tertentu. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain deskriptif dan cross-sectional. Sampel penelitian terdiri dari 461 individu yang berdomisili di Turki dan telah menikah minimal satu tahun. Instrumen penelitian meliloti Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale dan Marital Satisfaction Scale. Analisis data dilakukan dengan uji t, ANOVA, serta regresi linier berganda. Sebanyak 16,5% partisipan menunjukkan tingkat kecanduan media sosial yang tinggi. Kepuasan pernikahan ditemukan lebih tinggi pada responden laki-laki; individu yang menikah pada usia ≥25 tahun; mereka yang berada pada lima tahun pertama pernikahan; memiliki jumlah anak yang lebih sedikit; bekerja secara tetap dengan pendapatan lebih tinggi; serta yang mengambil keputusan menikah secara mandiri. Analisis regresi menunjukkan bahwa usia, jenis kelamin, kecanduan media sosial, dan otonomi dalam pengambilan keputusan menikah merupakan prediktor signifikan kepuasan pernikahan. Kecanduan Media Sosial Berhubungan Negatif Dengan Kepuasan Pernikahan Selain itu, faktor otonomi pribadi, usia, dan jenis kelamin. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa variabel-variabel tersebut perlu dipertimbangkan dalam perencanaan intervensi preventif dan suportif untuk meningkatkan kepuasan pernikahan.

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