Marital Satisfaction and Communication in Couple Typology

The present investigation aimed at studying the differences amongst five different types of couples on communication patterns. Total sample comprised 200 subjects and were admmistered ENRICH Couple Scale. Five types of couples were identified, i.e., Vitalized, Harmomous, Traditional, Conflicted and Devitalized couples. These types were further clubbed into satisfied (Vitahzed & Harmonious), Traditional and Dissatisfied (Conflicted and Devitalized) categories. One-way ANOVA was applied followed by scheffe's test to see significant differences amongst the means. Obtained results revealed that maritally satisfied (vitalized & harmomous) couples differed from martially from dissatisfied couples (conflicted & devitalized) on communication patterns, the latter group showing poorer communication skills. The traditional type showed better communication skills than the dissatisfied but not better than satisfied group.