Role Of Dyadic Coping, Social Autonomy, And Resilience On Mental Health And Quality Of Life In Married Couples

Marital relationships face increasing pressures in modern society, yet many couples lack evidence-based strategies to sustain wellbeing. This study investigates how dyadic coping, social autonomy, relational resilience, and social connectedness collectively influence mental health and quality of life among married couples. Using a cross-sectional design with 384 participants, we employed validated measures to assess these key constructs and their interrelationships. Results demonstrate that dyadic coping significantly enhances mental, while social autonomy shows a robust correlation with quality of life. Relational resilience emerges as a critical protective factor, mediating the impact of stressors on marital satisfaction. Social connectedness further amplifies these benefits, strengthening the relationship between resilience and quality of life. Gender differences reveal women benefit more from dyadic coping, while men show greater gains from social autonomy. The findings challenge conventional approaches to couples therapy by demonstrating that effective interventions must simultaneously address both individual (autonomy, resilience) and relational (dyadic coping, connectedness) dimensions. This research provides empirically validated results for strengthening marriages, particularly in high-stress environments, offering couples concrete pathways to enhance both personal fulfillment and relationship quality.