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Date Submitted: Jul 30, 2025
Open Peer Review Period: Jul 30, 2025 - Jul 15, 2026
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Exploring the Link Between Communication Beliefs, Family Health, and Fear of Marriage
ABSTRACT
This study aimed to investigate the relationship between communication beliefs, the health of the family of origin, and fear of marriage among university students. Employing a descriptive-correlational design, the research was conducted with 186 students from Islamic Azad University, Khalkhal Branch, selected from a population of 360 using Morgan's table. Stratified sampling was applied to ensure representation across major fields of study. Data were collected using three instruments: the Premarital Fears Questionnaire (measuring fear of marriage), the Communication Beliefs Questionnaire (assessing beliefs about communication), and the Major Family Health Scale (evaluating family of origin health). Data analysis utilized Pearson correlation and stepwise multiple regression methods. Pearson correlation analysis revealed a significant positive correlation between communication beliefs and fear of marriage. Stepwise multiple regression showed that communication beliefs and family health together accounted for 95.9% of the variance in fear of marriage (p < 0.001), with communication beliefs emerging as the strongest predictor. These findings underscore the significant influence of communication beliefs and family health on fear of marriage, offering valuable insights for developing interventions to address marriage-related anxieties among young adults.
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