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Marital Satisfaction Scale

Psychologists have devised this 15-item scale to test the quality of one's marriage on aspects such as communication, intimacy, conflict resolution and financial management.

Mark Travers, Ph.D.

By Mark Travers, Ph.D.

October 24, 2023

Mark Travers, Ph.D., is the lead psychologist at Awake Therapy, responsible for new client intake and placement. Mark received his B.A. in psychology, magna cum laude, from Cornell University and his M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Colorado Boulder. His academic research has been published in leading psychology journals and has been featured in The New York Times and The New Yorker, among other popular publications. He is a regular contributor for Forbes and Psychology Today, where he writes about psycho-educational topics such as happiness, relationships, personality, and life meaning. Click here to schedule an initial consultation with Mark or another member of the Awake Therapy team. Or, you can drop him a note here.

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The Marital Satisfaction Scale is a tool used in therapeutic settings to assess the quality of a couple's partnership objectively. This scale consists of 15 statements that provide insights into various aspects of a relationship. These statements cover areas such as the closeness of the relationship, satisfaction levels, understanding between partners, disagreements on important decisions and the overall happiness with the relationship.

Respondents rate their agreement with each statement, offering a nuanced view of their perceptions of the relationship. The scale is designed to reveal potential areas of concern or strain within the partnership. For example, if respondents consistently express dissatisfaction or indicate frequent disagreements on important decisions, it may suggest areas in need of attention or improvement in the relationship.

By using this scale, therapists can gain valuable information about the dynamics of a couple's relationship, enabling them to tailor interventions or guidance to address specific challenges and enhance marital satisfaction.

You can take this test here. Follow all of the steps to receive your results.

References: Fowers, B. J., & Olson, D. H. (1993). ENRICH Marital Satisfaction Scale: A brief research and clinical tool. Journal of Family psychology, 7(2), 176.

Step 1: Rate the following statements based on how much you agree with them on a scale of strongly disagree to strongly agree.

1. My partner and I understand each other perfectly.

2. I am pleased with the personality characteristics and habits of my partner.

3. I am happy with how we handle role responsibilities in our marriage.

4. My partner understands and sympathizes with my every mood.

5. I am happy about our communication and feel my partner understands me.

6. Our relationship is a success.

7. I am happy about how we make decisions and resolve conflicts.

8. I am happy about our financial position and how we make financial decisions.

9. My needs are being met in my relationship.

10. I am happy with how we manage our leisure activities and the time we spend together.

11. I am pleased with how we express affection and relate sexually.

12. I am satisfied with the way we each handle our responsibilities as parents.

13. I have never regretted my relationship with my partner, not even for a moment.

14. I am satisfied with our relationship with my parents, in-laws, and friends.

15. I feel good about how we each practice our religious beliefs and values.

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Step 2: Enter your age, gender, region, and first name so we can provide you with a detailed report that compares your test scores with people similar to you.

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What region of the world do you live in?

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Step 3: Check to make sure you've provided answers to all of the statements/questions above. Once you've done that, click the button below to send your responses to Awake Therapy's Lead Psychologist, Mark Travers, Ph.D. He will provide you with an overview of how you scored relative to others (all answers are anonymized and confidential to protect users' privacy). He can also answer any follow-up questions you may have.