An Overview Of Impact Of Anxiety And Depression On Marital Satisfaction Of Fertile And Infertile Couples

Abstract

Parenthood is undeniably one of the most universally desired goals in adulthood and most people have life plans that include children. Although many factors such as cultural, social and economic have effects on the lives and resulting pregnancy and child growth has been costly and problematic in recent years, but pregnancy is still a major event in the lives of many people. Nowa- days, due to various life style factors, infertlity is rising at an alarming rate not only in India but all over the world. Infertility affects the couples not only physically but it very much touches the psychological aspects also. The purpose of this quantitative study was to find out the impact of anxiety and depression on marital satisfaction of fertile and infertile couples. Study was carried out in Udaipur city of Rajasthan. Total sample for the study was consisted of 60 fertile couples( 60 husbands+60 wives=120) and 60 infertile couples (60 husbands+60 wives=120). Statistical analysis of data was done by using correlation. Results revealed significant differences between the fertile and infertile couples with respect to impact of anxiety and depression on marital satisfaction.